Toyota COROLLA 2007 Owner's Manual page 132

Gear km/h (mph)
1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24
∗ 1
2 to 3 or 3 to 2 37/40 (23/25
∗ 2
3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64/45 (40/28
∗ 2
4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72/64 (45/40
∗ 1
: Under cold engine conditions
∗ 2
: For constant−speed cruise
constant−speed cruise after deceleration
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.
Maximum allowable speeds
(15)
To get on a highway or to pass slower
∗ 1
)
traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec-
∗ 2
)
essary. Make sure you observe the follow-
∗ 2
)
ing maximum allowable speeds in each
gear:
or
Gear
1
2
3
4
NOTICE
Do not downshift if you are going
faster than the maximum allowable
fuel
speed for the next lower gear.
'07 Corolla_U (L/O 0608)
Good driving practice
D
If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put
the transmission in neutral, release the
clutch pedal momentarily, and then try
again.
D
When towing a trailer, in order to main-
km/h (mph) tain engine braking efficiency, do not
58 (36) use fifth gear.
96 (60)
139 (87)
180 (111)
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery
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.
2007MY COROLLA from Oct. '06 Prod. (OM12B32U)
CAUTION
surface. Abrupt shifting
NOTICE
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