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Features and Controls
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 to 6
4 to 5
3 to 4 2 to 3
Engine
3.4L L32
you should downshift to the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two or more
If your speed drops below 20 mph (30 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly,
(80)
(72)
(64)
(40)
(24)
(Code P)
50
45 40
25
15
5.7L LTI
NIA
(72-75)
(51-59)
(34-35)
(21-25)
(Code S)
45-47
32-37
21 -28
13-1 6
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.
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
If you have this feature, your rear axle
can give you additional traction on
snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works
like a standard axle most of the time,
but when one of the rear wheels has
no traction and the other does, the
limited-slip feature will allow the
wheel with traction to move the vehicle.
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