Possible driving speed
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Avoid shifting down at high speed, as this may cause excessive engine speed (the tachometer needle into the red zone) and damage the engine.
Petrol-powered vehicles without MIVEC engine
Shift point
Speed limit
1600 models 1800 models
1
st
gear
50 km/h (30 mph) 50 km/h (30 mph)
2
nd
gear
95 km/h (59 mph) 90 km/h (59 mph)
3
rd
gear
135 km/h (84 mph) 130 km/h (84 mph)
4
th
gear
190 km/h (118 mph) 170 km/h (118 mph)
Use 5
th
gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.
Petrol-powered vehicles with MIVEC engine
Shift point
Speed limit
Vehicles with 16 inch tyres Vehicles with 18 inch tyres
1
st
gear
50 km/h (30 mph) 50 km/h (30 mph)
2
nd
gear
100 km/h (62 mph) 100 km/h (62 mph)
3
rd
gear
140 km/h (87 mph) 145 km/h (87 mph)
4
th
gear
185 km/h (115 mph) 190 km/h (118 mph)
Use 5
th
gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.
Starting and driving
4-25
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