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Shift Speeds
If
you skip more than one gear when you
downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle.
And you could injure yourself or others. Don't
shift from SIXTH (6) to THIRD (3), or FIFTH
(5)
to SECOND
(2)
or FOURTH
(4)
to FIRST (1).
MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS, IN MPH (kdh)
1
Engine
Acceleration Shift Speed
1 t o 2
210 3
3104
4
l o
5
S t 0
6
3800 L36
13-16
21
-28
32-37
45-47
(Code
K)
(21-25)
(34-35)
(51-59)
(72-75)
WA
This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear
for best fuel economy.
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.
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.
Skip Shift Light (5.7L Engine)
When this light comes on,
you can
only
shift from
mRST (1) to FOURTH (4)
SKI p S H I FP
instead of FIRST (1) to
SECOND (2). This helps
you to get the best possible
fuel economy.
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