Recommended Shift Speeds - Fiat 2016 500 Owner's Manual

232 STARTING AND OPERATING
NOTE:
• Clashing REVERSE gear, especially if vehicle is mov-
ing, can result in transmission damage.
• During cold weather, until the transmission lubricant
is warm, you may experience slightly higher shift
efforts. This is normal and not harmful to the trans-
mission.
Engine Size Acceleration
1.4L/1.4L Turbo
Engine
Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds
Units In mph (km/h)
1 to 2
Rate
Accel 14
(23)
Cruise 12
(19)

Recommended Shift Speeds

To use your manual transmission for optimal fuel
economy, it should be upshifted as listed in the following
table.
2 to 3
23
(37)
18
(29)
3 to 4 4 to 5
29 38
(47) (61)
25 32
(40) (52)