1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 93

Skip Shift Light 5 7 Engine) (.L When this light comes on, you can onlyshift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of F'IRST (1) to Follow the shift speeds listed below when the SKIP SHIFT light ison. I I SKIP SHIFT 1 I Computer Aided Manual 'Jkansmission Shift Speeds 1st to 4th @ 15 mph (24 km/h) 4th to 5th @ 25 mph (40 M)* 5th to 6th @ 49 mph (64 km/h)** Each time you come to a stop, the engine's Powertrain Control Module (PCM) determines when activate the to SKIP SHIFTupshift system. Use SECOND (2) gear only when you accelerate very quickly from a stop. You can follow the gear shift pattern. full This helps you get the best possible economy. fuel The light will come under these conditions: on The engine coolant temperature greater than is 170°F (77"C), you are going 15 to20 mph (24 to 32 km/h) and you are at 35 throttle or less. When the skip shift light is on, the gearshift 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. *30 mph (48km/h) when accelerating to highway speeds. **45 mph(72 km/h) when accelerating to highway speeds. 2-38