Driving Precautions - Mitsubishi ECLIPSE Owner's Manual

Downshifting
It is recommended that you downshift to a lower gear when
needed to maintain the desired speed, according to the table.
Avoid downshifting at too high a speed. The engine may suffer
damage.
To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift down to
2nd or 1st when descending a steep hill.
Downshifting is also important to avoid "lugging" the engine
at too low a speed, such as when turning a corner or when driv-
ing up a steep hill.
Recommended downshifting speed
Downshifting speed
Under 20 mph (32 km/h)
20 to 30 mph (32 to 48 km/h)
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Shift point
Shift down from current gear to
2nd gear.
Shift down from current gear to
3rd gear.

Driving precautions

The table below shows the maximum recommended driv-
ing speed for in each gear. Do not drive near or at these
speeds for prolonged periods of time.
Possible driving speed
Possible driving speed
Shift
Vehicles equipped with
points
5-speed manual tran-
saxle
1st gear 30 mph (50 km/h)
2nd gear 55 mph (90 km/h)
3rd gear 80 mph (130 km/h)
4th gear 108 mph (175 km/h)
5th gear —
Do not use the gearshift lever as a handrest. This can
result in premature wear of the transaxle shift forks.
Features and controls
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Vehicles equipped with
6-speed manual tran-
saxle
3
37 mph (60 km/h)
55 mph (90 km/h)
80 mph (130 km/h)
108 mph (175 km/h)
130 mph (210 km/h)
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