Owners Manual

Manual transaxle (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-41
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For the best fuel economy and performance in
using your manual 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.
At high altitude locations, upshift as listed
below.
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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 descend-
ing a steep hill.
Downshifting is also important to avoid “lug-
ging” the engine at too low a speed, such as
when turning a corner or when driving up a
steep hill.
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 Do not use the gearshift lever as a han-
drest. This can result in premature wear of
the transaxle shift forks.
 The table above shows the maximum rec-
ommended driving speed for in each gear.
Do not drive near or at these speeds for
prolonged periods of time.
CAUTION
 Avoid downshifting that may cause the
tachometer pointer to enter the red zone.
This puts the engine at risk of being dam-
aged.
Upshifting
Shift point
Upshift speeds
Acceleration Cruise
1st gear to
2nd gear
15 mph
(24 km/h)
15 mph
(24 km/h)
2nd gear to
3rd gear
28 mph
(45 km/h)
19 mph
(31 km/h)
3rd gear to
4th gear
36 mph
(58 km/h)
33 mph
(53 km/h)
4th gear to
5th gear
45 mph
(72 km/h)
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)
Downshifting
Recommended downshifting speed
Downshifting speed Shift point
Under 20 mph
(32 km/h)
Shift down from cur-
rent gear to 2nd gear.
20 to 30 mph (32 to
48 km/h)
Shift down from cur-
rent gear to 3rd gear.
Driving precautions
Maximum possible driving speed
Shift
points
Maximum possible driving
speed
1st gear 28 mph (45 km/h)
2nd gear 53 mph (85 km/h)
3rd gear 78 mph (125 km/h)
4th gear 105 mph (170 km/h)
Downshifting speed Shift point
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