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Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift
points.
Gear
Vehicle speed
1 to 2
24 km/h (15 mph)
2 to 3
43 km/h (27 mph)
3 to 4
56 km/h (35 mph)
4 to 5
72 km/h (45 mph)
5 to 6
90 km/h (56 mph)
For cruising
Gear
Vehicle speed
1 to 2
16 km/h (10 mph)
2 to 3
32 km/h (20 mph)
3 to 4
48 km/h (30 mph)
4 to 5
60 km/h (37 mph)
5 to 6
71 km/h (44 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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