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Downshifting, Automatic transmission — if equipped – Dodge 2014 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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When the “1–4 Skip Shift Indicator Message” is dis-

played, the shift mechanism will only allow shifts from

first gear to fourth gear. After you shift the transmission

to fourth gear, you can press the clutch in and shift to

another forward gear.

Downshifting

To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, down-

shift to maintain a safe speed when descending a steep

grade.

WARNING!

Skipping more than one gear while downshifting,
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. You
could have a collision.

CAUTION!

If you skip more than one gear while downshifting

or downshift at too high an engine speed, you
could damage the engine, transmission, or clutch.

Do not downshift into first gear when the vehicle is

moving faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), as you could
damage the engine and/or clutch.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED

CAUTION!

Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to

a complete stop.

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