HOLDEN XC Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 70

Chapter 4
4-4
DRIVING
This system has 5 forward gears and a
reverse gear. The shift pattern illustrated,
is found on the top of the gear shift lever.
When selecting fifth gear you must shift
the gear lever sideways against light spring
pressure in order to pass into the gear.
To select reverse gear, lift the ring beneath
the knob on the gear shift lever and move
the lever into the reverse position.
If the gear does not engage easily, then
release and press the clutch pedal, or try
moving to another gear, before trying again.
Shift speeds
The chart shows the recommended speeds at which gear changes should be made for
normal driving. Using shift speeds in the 'economy' category will assist in maximising
fuel economy.
Upshifting at higher road speeds may be necessary according to varying driving
conditions such as load, road gradient, during overtaking and when other than light
acceleration is required.
Vehicle
Gear
Normal
change
1st~2nd 24 km/h
2nd~3rd 40 km/h
3rd~4th 64 km/h
4th~5th 72 km/h
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if fitted)
Manual transmission change speed chart
Barina
Economy
20 km/h
28 km/h
46 km/h
58 km/h
Barina SRi
Normal Economy
24 km/h 15 km/h
40 km/h 20 km/h
64 km/h 30 km/h
72 km/h 40 km/h
Combo
Normal Economy
24 km/h 15 km/h
40 km/h 20 km/h
64 km/h 30 km/h
72 km/h 40 km/h