Chrysler 2005 PT Cruiser Convertible - Manual (Page 194)

Recommended Shift Speeds
To use your manual transaxle for optimal fuel economy,
it should be upshifted as listed in table 1.
TABLE 1-MANUAL TRANSAXLE NORMAL AC-
CELERATION AND CRUISE SHIFT SPEEDS
IN mph (km/h)
EN-
GINE
SIZE
MODE 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5
2.4L
Turbo
Accel 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (65) 45 (72)
Cruise 15 (24) 25 (40) 42 (68) 45 (72)
2.4L
Non-
Turbo
Accel 15 (24) 25 (40) 33 (53) 44 (70)
Cruise 16 (26) 20 (32) 28 (45) 38 (61)
For improved performance, your manual transaxle may
be upshifted up to the maximum speeds listed in table 2
(within legal speed limits).
TABLE 2-MANUAL TRANSAXLE MAXIMUM PER-
FORMANCE SHIFT SPEEDS
IN mph (km/h)
ENGINE
SIZE
1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5
2.4L
30 60 85 115
(48) (97) (136) (185)
If you exceed these speeds, you may notice the engine cut
in and out. This is caused by an electronic limiter in the
engine computer. The engine will run normally when
you reduce engine speed.
Downshifting
Proper downshifting will improve fuel economy and
prolong engine life.
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