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Shift Speeds
If you skip more than one gear when you
downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle.
And you could injure yourself or others. Don't
shift from SIXTH (6) to THIRD (3), or FIFTH
(5
to SECOND
(2)
or FOURTH (4) to FIRST (1).
MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS, IN MPH
(kmlh)
Acceleration Shif
Engine
3800
W 6
13-1 6
21
-28
32-37
(Code
K)
i
ipeed
*
(72-75)
This chart shows when to shift the next higher gear for
best fuel economy.
If your speed drops below 20 mph (30 km/h), or if the
engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to
the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two or
more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for
good performance.
I
NOTICE:
If you skip more than one gear when you down
shift, or if you race the engine when you downshift,
you can damage the clutch or transmission.
2-35
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