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Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, we recommend
these shift points.
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Gear
Vehicle speed
1 to 2
24 km/h (15 mph)
2 to 3
42 km/h (26 mph)
3 to 4
60 km/h (37 mph)
4 to 5
75 km/h (46 mph)
5 to 6
79 km/h (49 mph)
(Mexico)
Gear
Vehicle speed
1 to 2
15 km/h (9 mph)
2 to 3
35 km/h (22 mph)
3 to 4
50 km/h (31 mph)
4 to 5
70 km/h (43 mph)
5 to 6
100 km/h (62 mph)
For cruising (U.S.A. and Canada)
Gear
Vehicle speed
1 to 2
13 km/h (8 mph)
2 to 3
29 km/h (18 mph)
3 to 4
49 km/h (30 mph)
4 to 5
63 km/h (39 mph)
5 to 6
70 km/h (43 mph)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy
traffic or on a steep
upgrade
, downshift
before the engine starts to overwork. This
reduces the chance of stalling and gives
better acceleration when you need more
speed.
On a steep
downgrade
, downshifting
helps maintain safe speed and prolongs
brake life.
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When Driving
Transaxle
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