Proper shifting can prevent damaging the
engine and transmission.
Upshifting
The upper limit speed of each gear is shown
in gear range (page
Upshift to a higher gear before exceeding
the upper limit speed.
Upshifting at speeds higher than the upper
limit speed can cause damage to the engine.
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Downshifting
Downshifting at speeds higher than those in
the table below may overrev the engine and
can cause damage to the engine and
transmission.
Follow the table below when downshifting
the gears.
Downshifting Acceptable Speed
4th
3rd
→
90 km/h (56 mph) or less
3rd
2nd
→
65 km/h (40 mph) or less
2nd
1st
→
40 km/h (25 mph) or less
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