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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
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
53
(33)
2
88
(55)
3
128
(80)
4
180 (112)
NOTICE
Do not downshift if you are going
faster than the maximum allowable
speed for the next lower gear.
1998 COROLLA(U)
Good driving practice
_
If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put
the transmission in neutral, release the
clutch pedal momentarily, and then try
again.
_
When towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain engine braking efficiency, do not
fuel
use the fifth gear.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery
surface.
Abrupt
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
NOTICE
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into reverse.
Parking brake
shifting
Type A
Type B
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