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driving. The noise may also be more noticeable when
the transmission is warm. This noise is normal and is
not an indication of a problem with your clutch or
transmission.
Recommended Shift Speeds
To use your manual transmission for fuel economy it
should be upshifted as listed below. Shift at the vehicle
speeds listed for acceleration. Earlier upshifts during
cruise conditions (relatively steady speeds) will result in
increased fuel economy, and may be used as indicated.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS
1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6
MPH 15 25 40 45 50
(km/h) (24) (40) (64) (72) (80)
Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a desired
acceleration rate.
Skip Shift Indicator Light
There are times when you must shift the transmis-
sion directly from First gear to Fourth gear instead
of from First gear to Second gear. This is to help you get
the best possible fuel economy from your vehicle. This
occurs when engine coolant is higher than 106°F (41°C),
and vehicle speed is greater than 12 MPH but less than 20
MPH, and engine speed is less than 1322 RPM, and the
transmission is in 1st gear, and the accelerator is at 1/4
throttle or less. The Skip Shift Indicator Light located in
the tachometer will turn Amber during these times.
When the indicator light turns amber, the shift mecha-
nism will only allow shifts from First gear to Fourth gear.
After you shift the transmission to Fourth gear, you can
press the clutch in and shift to another forward gear.
Downshifting - Proper downshifting will improve fuel
economy and prolong engine life.
138 STARTING AND OPERATING