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Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, we recommend
these shift points.
Gear
Vehicle speed
1 to 2
23 km/h (14 mph)
2 to 3
35 km/h (22 mph)
3 to 4
47 km/h (29 mph)
4 to 5
58 km/h (36 mph)
5 to 6
74 km/h (46 mph)
For cruising
Gear
Vehicle speed
1 to 2
23 km/h (14 mph)
2 to 3
34 km/h (21 mph)
3 to 4
45 km/h (28 mph)
4 to 5
56 km/h (35 mph)
5 to 6
68 km/h (42 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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