Pontiac 1996 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 79

Acceleration Shift Speeds for 2.4L (Code T) Engine
1st to 2nd
15
mph (24
k r n / h )
2nd to 3rd
25 mph (40 k r n / h )
3rd to 4th 40 mph (64 h / h )
4th to 5th 45 mph (72 km/h)
If your speed drops below 20 mph (32
lun/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
transaxle.
Up Shift Light
SHIFT
If
you have a
manual
transaxle, you have a
SHIFT light. This light will
show you when to shift to
the next higher gear for best
fuel economy.
When this light comes on, you can shift to the next
higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let
you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and
shift when the light comes on.
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While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on
and off if you quickly change the position of the
accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift.
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