Basic Procedures for Shifting Down

1. Release accelerator, push in clutch and shift to neutral at the same time.
2. Release clutch.
3. Press accelerator, increase engine and gear speed to the RPM required in the lower gear.
4. Push in clutch and shift to lower gear at the same time.
5. Release clutch and press accelerator at the same time.

Downshifting, like upshifting, requires knowing when to shift.

Use either the tachometer or the speedometer and downshift at the right RPM or road speed.

Special conditions where you should downshift are:

Before starting down a hill.

Before entering a curve.

Multi-Speed Rear Axles and Auxiliary Transmissions

Automatic Transmissions

Retarders