For quick acceleration in low altitude areas or in
high altitude areas [over 4,000 ft (1,219 m)]:
Gear change
MPH (km/h)
1st to 2nd
15 (24)
2nd to 3rd
25 (40)
3rd to 4th
40 (64)
4th to 5th
45 (72)
5th to 6th
50 (80)
Suggested maximum speed in each
gear
Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is not
running smoothly, or if you need to accelerate.
Do not exceed the maximum suggested speed
(shown below) in any gear. For level road driv-
ing, use the highest gear suggested for that
speed. Always observe posted speed limits, and
drive according to the road conditions, which
will ensure safe operation. Do not over-rev the
engine when shifting to a lower gear as it may
cause engine damage or loss of vehicle control.
Sedan
Gear
MPH (km/h)
1st
39 (63)
2nd
64 (103)
3rd
92 (148)
4th
—
5th
—
6th
—
Coupe
Gear
MPH (km/h)
1st
39 (63)
2nd
65 (104)
3rd
93 (149)
4th
—
5th
—
6th
—
WARNING
●
Be sure the parking brake is fully released
before driving. Failure to do so can cause
brake failure and lead to an accident.
●
Do not release the parking brake from out-
side the vehicle.
●
Do not use the gear shift in place of the
parking brake. When parking, be sure the
parking brake is fully engaged.
●
Do not leave children unattended in a ve-
hicle. They could release the parking brake
and cause an accident.
PARKING BRAKE
5-16
Starting and driving
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