Operation Manual

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
5-62 Features and controls
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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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The table below shows the maximum recom-
mended driving speed for in each gear. Do
not drive near or at these speeds for pro-
longed periods of time.
Do not use the gearshift lever as a handrest.
This can result in premature wear of the
transaxle shift forks.
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The CVT will automatically and continuously
change its gear ratio depending on road and
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.
Shift point Upshift speeds
Driving precautions
Maximum possible driving speed
Shift
points
Maximum possible driving
speed
1st gear 31 mph (50 km/h)
2nd gear 62 mph (100 km/h)
3rd gear 87 mph (140 km/h)
4th gear 121 mph (195 km/h)
Continuously variable
transmission (CVT)
(if so
equipped)