User guide

Recommended Shift Speeds

To use your manual transaxle for optimal fuel economy,

it should be upshifted as listed in table.

Manual Transaxle Recommended Shift Speeds

Units in mph (km/h)

Engine

Size

Accel-

eration

Rate

1to2 2to3 3to4 4to5

All En-

gines

Accel 14 (23) 23 (37) 29 (47) 45 (72)

Cruise 12 (19) 18 (29) 25 (40) 32 (52)

Downshifting

Proper downshifting will improve fuel economy and

prolong engine life.

CAUTION!

If you skip more than one gear while downshifting

or downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you could

damage the engine, transmission, or clutch.

To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift

down to 2nd or 1st gear 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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