1994 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 56

following shift speeds when the "ONE TO FOUR' light is on: 1st to 4 t h ...15 mph (24 km/h) 4th to 5th ...25 mph (40 k m h ) 5th to 6th ...40 mph (64 km/h) Each time you come to a stop, your vehicle's Engine Control Module (ECM) determines when to activate the One-to-Four upshift system. Use "2" only when you accelerate very quickly from a stop. You can then follow the full gear shift pattern. One toFour Light (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) When this light comes on, you can only shift from "1"to "4" instead of "1" to "2." This helps get the bestpossible you fuel economy. This light will come on when: The engine coolant temperature is higher than 170°F (77"C), You are going 15- 19 mph (24-29 kmh), and You are at 21% throttle or less. When this light is on, the shift lever will only let you shift from "1" to After "4." you are in "4," you can press the clutch again and shift into another gear. Usethe I 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 transmission. ~~ Downshifting (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) When you downshift, don't skip more than one gear. For example, you can shift from "6" to "5" or from "6" to "4." But don't shift from "6" to "3." Be careful not to drive faster than the speeds shown for each gear: 1st ...40 mph (64 kmh) 2nd ...60 mph (97 kmh) 3rd ...80 mph (1 29 k m h ) 4th ...105 mph (169 kmh) The six-speed transmission hassprings that center the shift lever near "3" and "4." These springs help you know which gear you are in when you are shifting. Be careful when shifting from "1" to "2" or downshifting from "6"to "5." The spring; will try to pull the gear shift lever toward "3" and "4." Makesure you move the lever into "2" or "5." If you let the lever move in the direction of the pulling, you may end up shifting from "1" to "4" or from "6" to "3." 55. .