Owner's Manual

For improved performance, your manual transaxle may

be upshifted up to the maximum speeds listed in table 2

(within legal speed limits).

Table 2-Manual Transaxle Maximum Performance

Shift Speeds

In mph (km/h)

Engine

Size

1to2 2to3 3to4 4to5

2.4L

30 60 85 115

(48) (97) (136) (185)

If youexceed these speeds,you may noticethe engine cut

in and out. This is caused by an electronic limiter in the

engine computer. The engine will run normally when

you reduce engine speed.

Downshifting

Proper downshifting will improve fuel economy and

prolong engine life.

CAUTION!

If you skip a gear while downshifting or downshift

at too high an engine speed, you could damage the

engine, transmission, or clutch.

To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift

down to 2nd or 1st when descending a steep grade.

When turning a corner, or driving up a steep grade,

downshift early so that the engine will not be overbur-

dened.

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