Pontiac 1997 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 82

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.
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.
I O T I C E :
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.
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