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Proper shift points
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Always use care to change the gear with the vehicle speed
matched to the engine speed. Proper shifting will improve fuel
economy and prolong engine life.
Upshifting
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For the best fuel economy and performance in using your man-
ual transaxle, upshift as listed below.
At low altitude locations, shift at the vehicle speeds listed.
Upshifting earlier during cruise conditions (relatively steady
speeds) will improve your fuel economy.
Vehicles equipped with 5-speed manual transaxle
Vehicles equipped with 6-speed manual transaxle
CAUTION
!
● Avoid downshifting that may cause the tachometer
pointer to enter the red zone.
This puts the engine at risk of being damaged.
Shift point
Upshift speeds
Acceleration Cruise
1st gear to 2nd gear 15 mph (24 km/h) 13 mph (21 km/h)
2nd gear to 3rd gear 23 mph (37 km/h) 18 mph (29 km/h)
3rd gear to 4th gear 34 mph (55 km/h) 33 mph (53 km/h)
4th gear to 5th gear 43 mph (69 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h)
Shift point
Upshift speeds
Acceleration Cruise
1st gear to 2nd gear 13 mph (21 km/h) 16 mph (26 km/h)
2nd gear to 3rd gear 22 mph (35 km/h) 28 mph (45 km/h)
3rd gear to 4th gear 33 mph (53 km/h) 38 mph (61 km/h)
4th gear to 5th gear 44 mph (71 km/h) 46 mph (74 km/h)
5th gear to 6th gear 47 mph (76 km/h) 49 mph (79 km/h)
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