Shift
Speeds
(Manual
Transmission)
This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear
for best fuel economy.
Acceleration Shift
Speed
Cruise
Shift
Speed
1t02 I2to3 I3to4 f4to5 2to3
I
3to4
I
4to5
1
1.6L L4
15
26
35 45
&valve
(24) (42)
(56)
(72) 20 to 26
30
to
35
39 to 45
16-valve
(24)
(40)
(64) (72)
1.6L L4
15
25
40 45
(32
to
42)
(48
to
56) (63
to
72)
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.
I
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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