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Features and controls
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At high altitude locations, upshift as listed below.
Vehicles equipped with 5-speed manual transaxle
Vehicles equipped with 6-speed manual transaxle
Downshifting
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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
Shift point Upshift speeds
1st gear to 2nd gear 15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd gear to 3rd gear 25 mph (40 km/h)
3rd gear to 4th gear 40 mph (64 km/h)
4th gear to 5th gear 45 mph (72 km/h)
Shift point Upshift speeds
1st gear to 2nd gear 15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd gear to 3rd gear 25 mph (40 km/h)
3rd gear to 4th gear 40 mph (64 km/h)
4th gear to 5th gear 45 mph (72 km/h)
5th gear to 6th gear 50 mph (80 km/h)
Downshifting speed Shift point
Under 20 mph (32 km/h)
Shift down from current gear to
2nd gear.
20 to 30 mph (32 to 48 km/h)
Shift down from current gear to
3rd gear.
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