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67L-74E
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
67LH3-74E
Upshifting maximum allowable
speeds
Downshifting maximum allowable
speeds
To avoid shock loads on the driveline, the
downshifing speed should not exceed the
following.
*NOTE:
You may not accelerate to the maximum
allowable speed because of the driving sit-
uation and/or the vehicle condition.
67LH050
Keep the engine speed so it does not get
into the red zone of tachometer.
Upshifting Km/h
1st to 2nd 40
2nd to 3rd 75
3rd to 4th 115
4th to 5th 155
Downshifting Km/h
2nd to 1st 10
3rd to 2nd 37
4th to 3rd 55
5th to 4th OK at all
NOTICE
When downshifting to a lower gear,
make sure not to downshift at the
speed faster than the maximum
allowable speeds, or severe engine
damage can result.
WARNING
• Reduce your speed and downshift
to a lower gear before going down
a long or steep hill. A lower gear
will allow the engine to provide
braking. Avoid riding the brakes or
they may overheat, resulting in
brake failure.
• When driving on slippery roads, be
sure to slow down before down-
shifting. Excessive and or sudden
changes in engine speed may
cause loss of traction, which could
cause you to lose control.
• Make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stationary before you shift
into reverse.
CAUTION
• To help avoid clutch damage, do
not use the clutch pedal as a foot-
rest while driving or use the clutch
to keep the vehicle stationary on a
slope. Depress the clutch fully
when shifting.
• When shifting or starting off, do not
race the engine. Racing the engine
can shorten engine life and affect
smooth shifting.
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