Pontiac 2006 manual Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds

FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5), SIXTH (6): Shift into FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) the same way you do for THIRD (3). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.

To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL.

NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine.

REVERSE (R): To back up, press down on the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.

Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped.

Also, use REVERSE (R) along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle. There is an audible beep when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R) to ensure that FIRST (1) gear and REVERSE (R) are not confused.

Shift Speeds

{CAUTION:

If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift.

This chart shows when to shift to the next gear for the best fuel economy.

Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds

Engine	1 to 2 or	2 to 3 or	3 to 4 or	4 to 5 or	5 to 6 or
	2 to 1	3 to 2	4 to 3	5 to 4	6 to 5
1.8 L	15 mph	25 mph	40 mph	45 mph	—
(Code 8)	24 km/h	40 km/h	64 km/h	72 km/h
1.8 L	15 mph	25 mph	40 mph	45 mph	50 mph
(Code L)	24 km/h	40 km/h	64 km/h	72 km/h	80 km/h

If your speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good performance.

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