Manual Transmission
Recommended Shift Speeds
Engine
1 to 2
(55 km/h)
2 to 3
(91 km/h)
3 to 4
(132 km/h)
121 mph
4 to 5
(195 km/h)
Engine
1 to 2
1.8L
2 to 3
34 mph
3 to 4
56 mph
4 to 5
82 mph
If vehicle 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.
Driving and Operating
Drive Systems
2.4L
31 mph
All-Wheel Drive
(50 km/h)
53 mph
With this feature, engine power is
(86 km/h)
sent to all four wheels at all times.
82 mph
This is like four-wheel drive, but there
(132 km/h)
is no separate lever or switch to
112 mph
engage or disengage the rear axle.
(181 km/h)
It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself
as needed for road conditions.
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