424 STARTING AND OPERATING
Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds
To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for both
fuel economy and performance, it should be upshifted as
listed in recommended shift speed chart. Shift at the
vehicle speeds listed for acceleration. When heavily
loaded or pulling a trailer these recommended up-shift
speeds may not apply.
Engine
Speeds
3.6L
Accel.
Cruise
NOTE: Vehicle speeds shown in the chart above are for
2H and 4H only, vehicle speeds in 4L would be signifi-
cantly less.
Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)
1 to 2
15 (24)
24 (39)
10 (16)
19 (31)
2 to 3
3 to 4
34 (55)
27 (43)
4 to 5
5 to 6
47 (76)
56 (90)
37 (60)
41 (66)