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shift speeds
(MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy.
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If you skip more than one gear
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when youdownshift, you could
MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS, IN MPH (km/h)
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lose control of your vehicle. And
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Engine
3.4L L32
13-16
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(Code S)
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(21-25)
5.7L LT1
(24)
(Code P)
15
Acceleration Shift Speed
you could injure yourself or others.
Don't shift from 6 to 3,
5
to 2 or 4
2 to 3
(72-75) (51
-59)
(34-35)
4 5 4 7
32-37
21 -28
5 to 6 4
to 5
3 to 4
N/A
25
50
45
40
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(40)
(80)
(72)
(64)
If your speed drops below 20 mph (30 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.
NOTICE:
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
transmission.
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