1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 83

Skip Shift Light (5.7L LT1 Engine) When this light comes on, you can only shiftfrom FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) gear instead of FIRST (1) to SECOND (2) gear. This helps you to get the best possible fuel economy. Computer Aided Manual Transmission Shift Speeds 1st to4th ...15 mph (24 km/h) ...25 mph (40 km/h)* 5th to 6th ...40 mph (64 M)** 4th to 5th Each time you come to a stop, the engine's Powertrain Control Module (PCM) determines when to activate the SKIP SHIFT upshift system. Use SECOND (2) gear only when you accelerate very quickly from a stop. You can then follow the full gear shift pattern. *30 mph (48 km/h) when accelerating to highway speeds. **45 mph (72 km/h) when accelerating to highway speeds. SKIP SHIFT This light will come on under these conditions: 0 The engine coolant temperature is greater than 170°F (77°C)' You are going 15 to 20 mph (24 to 32 kdh), ana You are at 35 percent throttle or less. Shift Speeds When this light is on, the gear shift lever will let you shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) only. Once you are in FOURTH (4) ,you can press the clutch again and shift into another gear. Follow the shiftspeeds in this chart when theSKIP SHIFT light is on. If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, you could lose control your vehicle. of And you could injure yourself or others. Don't shift from SIXTH(6) to THIRD (3), or FIFTH (5) to SECOND (2) or FOURTH (4) to FIRST (1). 2-34