RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS
To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for fuel
economy, it should be upshifted as listed in recom-
mended shift speed chart.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT
SPEEDS
Axle
Ratio
1-4 4-5 5-6
3.90
mph 20 37 48
km/h 32 59 77
Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (relatively
steady speeds) may result in increased fuel economy.
Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a desired
acceleration rate.
NOTE:
•
Your vehicle is equipped with a transmission reverse
inhibitor system. Always press the clutch pedal fully
to the floor before shifting into REVERSE. When
vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), the
reverse inhibitor activates to help prevent shifts into
REVERSE. When at a complete stop, you may notice
lighter shift efforts into REVERSE with the ignition
switch in the ON position (RUN position for Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™), as compared to the ignition LOCK
position (OFF position for Keyless Enter ‘n Go™).
This is normal operation of the transmission reverse
inhibitor system.
•
Due to the high performance nature of your drive-
train, you may hear your transmission. This can be
most noticeable when the vehicle is idling in NEU-
TRAL with the clutch engaged (clutch pedal
released), but it may also be heard when driving at
low engine RPM. Also, this may be more noticeable
when the transmission is warm. This is a normal
condition and is not an indication of a problem with
your clutch or transmission.
1–4 SKIP SHIFT
In Auto Drive Mode, Default, or Street Drive Modes,
there are times when you must shift the transmission
directly from FIRST gear to FOURTH gear instead of
from FIRST gear to SECOND gear. This is to help you get
the best possible fuel economy from your vehicle. This
occurs when the engine coolant (antifreeze) is higher
than 106°F (41°C), vehicle speed is greater than
19 mph (30 km/h) but less than 21 mph (34 km/h),
and the transmission is in FIRST gear, and the accelera-
tor is at ¼ throttle or less.
After you shift the transmission to FOURTH gear, you
can press the clutch in and shift to another forward
gear.
DOWNSHIFTING
To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, down-
shift to maintain a safe speed when descending a
steep grade.
WARNING!
Skipping more than one gear while downshifting,
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. You
could have a collision.
CAUTION!
•
If you skip more than one gear while downshifting
or downshift at too high an engine speed, you
could damage the engine, transmission, or clutch.
•
Do not downshift into FIRST gear when the vehicle
is moving faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), as you
could damage the engine and/or clutch.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED
You must press and hold the brake pedal while shifting
out of PARK.
WARNING!
•
Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully
when exiting the vehicle to guard against vehicle
movement and possible injury or damage.
•
Your vehicle could move and injure you and others
if it is not in PARK. Check by trying to move the
transmission gear selector out of PARK with the
brake pedal released. Make sure the transmission
is in PARK before exiting the vehicle.
•
The transmission may not engage PARK if the
vehicle is moving. Always bring the vehicle to a
complete stop before shifting to PARK, and verify
that the transmission gear position indicator sol-
idly indicates PARK (P) without blinking. Ensure
that the vehicle is completely stopped, and the
PARK position is properly indicated, before exiting
the vehicle.
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