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NOTICE:
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Shift to "R" (Reverse) only after your
vehicle is stopped. Shifting to "R"
(Reverse) while your vehicle is mov-
ing could damage your transmission.
Also, use "R' (Reverse) along with the
parking brake for parking your vehicle.
Shiff 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
Cruise
Shift
Speed
Engine
1
t o 2
2 t o 3
3 to 4 4
t o 5
2
t o 3
3 to 4
1.6L L4
15
26
35
45
4 to 5
16-valve
(24)
(40)
(64)
(72)
(63 to 72) (48
to 56)
1.6L L4
15
25
40
45
(32 to 42)
39 to 45
30 to 35
8-valve
(24)
(42)
(56)
(72)
20
to 26
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.
.NOTICE:
If you skip more than one gear when
you downshift, or if you race the
engine when you downshift, you can
damage the clutch or transmission.
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