Shift Speeds - Pontiac Vibe 2007 Owner's Manual

Shift Speeds

CAUTION:
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If you skip a gear when you downshift,
you could lose control of your vehicle.
You could injure yourself or others. Do
not shift down more than one gear at a
time when you downshift.
This chart shows when to shift to the next gear for
the best fuel economy.
Manual Transaxle Recommended Shift
Speeds
Engine 1 to 2 2 to 3
or or
2 to 1 3 to 2
1.8 L 15 mph 25 mph
(Code 8) 24 km/h 40 km/h
If your speed drops below 20 mph (32 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.
3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6
or or or
4 to 3 5 to 4 6 to 5
40 mph 45 mph
—
64 km/h 72 km/h
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