Changing Gears; Economical Driving Speed - Mitsubishi Electric GRANDIS OXPE10E1 Owner's Manual

Starting and driving
CAUTION
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Do not pull up the pull-ring (A) when mov-
ing the gearshift lever to any position oth-
er than the "R" (Reverse) position. If you
always pulled up the pull-ring (A) when
moving the gearshift lever, you could un-
intentionally move the gearshift lever to
the "R" (Reverse) position and cause an
accident and/or a transmission fault.
The pull-ring will return to its original position
when you return the gearshift lever to the "N" (Neu-
tral) position.
CAUTION
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l If the pull-ring will not return from the
pulled-up position, we recommend you to
have the vehicle inspected.

Changing gears

Always take care to change the gear with the vehi-
cle speed matched to the engine speed. Proper shift-
ing will improve fuel economy and prolong engine
life.
Avoid shifting down at high speed, as this may
cause excessive engine speed (the tachometer nee-
dle into the red zone) and damage the engine.

Economical driving speed

The following shift points are recommended to as-
sist fuel economy. The driver may vary these
points to suit driving conditions and load.
4-14
5 M/T
Shift point
st nd 30 km/h (19 mph)
1 gear to 2 gear
nd rd 55 km/h (34 mph)
2 gear to 3 gear
rd th 85 km/h (53 mph)
3 gear to 4 gear
115 km/h (71 mph)
th th
4 gear to 5 gear
6 M/T
Shift point
st nd
1 gear to 2 gear
nd rd 25 km/h (16 mph)
2 gear to 3 gear
rd th 35 km/h (22 mph)
3 gear to 4 gear
th th 50 km/h (30 mph)
4 gear to 5 gear
th th 65 km/h (40 mph)
5 gear to 6 gear
Possible driving speed
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5 M/T
Shift point
st 50 km/h (30 mph)
1 gear
nd 90 km/h (56 mph)
2 gear
rd 140 km/h (87 mph)
3 gear
th 185 km/h (115 mph)
4 gear
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5 gear is an overdrive ratio and its use reduces en-
gine speed below that of the 4
whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel
economy.
6 M/T
Speed limit
Shift point
st
1 gear
nd
2 gear
rd
3 gear
th
4 gear
th
5 gear
th th
The 4 , 5 , and 6
Speed limit
and their use reduces the engine speeds below
rd th
those of the 3 , 4
10 km/h (6 mph)
th th th
the 4 , 5 , or 6
allows, for maximum fuel economy.
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Speed limit
th th
gear. Use 5 gear
Speed limit
35 km/h (22 mph)
65 km/h (40 mph)
95 km/h (59 mph)
135 km/h (84 mph)
170 km/h (106 mph)
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gears have overdrive ratios,
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, and 5 gear, respectively. Use
gear whenever the vehicle speed