1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 79

Acceleration Shift Speeds for 2.4L (Code T) Engine 1st to2nd 2nd to 3rd Up Shift Light If you have amanual transaxle, you have a SHIFT light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. 15 mph (24 knh r/) 25 mph (40 k n h r/) 40 mph (64 h h / ) 45 mph (72 km/h) 3rd to4th 4th to 5th If your speed drops below mph (32 lun/h), or if the 20 engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. may have to downshift two You or more gearsto,keep theengine running smoothlyor for good performance. \, SHIFT When this light comes on, you shift to the next can higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you. For the best economy, accelerate slowly fuel and shift when thelight comes on. While you accelerate, is normal for the light togo on it and off if youquickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift. NOTICE: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you can damage the clutch or transaxle. 2-23