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Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission)
This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear
for best fuel economy.
Manual Transmission Recommended
Shift Speeds in
mph
(km/h)
Acceleration Shift Speed
1 t o 2
5 t o 6
4 t o 5
3 t o 4
2 t o 3
Engine
All
(80)
(72)
(64)
(40)
(24)
Engines
50
45
40
25
15
If your engine speed drops below 900 rpm, 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.
NOTICE:
When you are shifting gears, don't move the
gear shift lever around needlessly. This can
damage parts of the transmission and may
require costly repair. Shift directly into the next
appropriate gear.
One to Four Light (Manual Transmission)
I T 0 4
SHIFT
When this light comes on,
you can only shift from
FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4)
instead of FIRST (1) to
SECOND (2). You must
complete the shift into
FOURTH (4) to deactivate
this feature. This helps
you get the best possible
fuel economy.
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