Toyota Matrix 2008 Manual page 121

Recommended shifting speeds
The transmission is fully synchronized and
upshifting or downshifting is easy.
For the best compromise between fuel
economy and vehicle performance, you
should upshift or downshift at the following
speeds:
Gear km/h (mph)
1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 (15)
2 to 3 or 3 to 2 40 (25)
3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 (40)
4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72 (45)
Downshift to the appropriate gear if accel-
eration is needed when you are cruising
below the above downshifting speeds.
Upshifting too soon or downshifting too
late will cause lugging and, possibly, ping-
ing. Regularly revving the engine to maxi-
mum speed in each gear will cause ex-
cessive engine wear and high
consumption.
'08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706)
Maximum allowable speeds
To get on a highway or to pass slower
traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec-
essary. Make sure you observe the follow-
ing maximum allowable speeds in each
gear:
Gear km/h (mph)
1
2
3 142
4 180 (112)
NOTICE
Do not downshift if you are going
faster than the maximum allowable
speed for the next lower gear.
fuel
Good driving practice
If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put
D
the transmission in neutral, release the
clutch pedal momentarily, and then try
again.
D When towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain engine braking efficiency, do not
58 (36) use fifth gear.
98 (61)
(88)
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface.
could cause the vehicle to skid or
spin.
z Do not use any gears other than
first gear when starting off and
moving forward. Doing so may dam-
age the clutch.
z Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into reverse.
2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U)
CAUTION
Abrupt shifting
NOTICE
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