1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 80

I j Shift Speeds Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) If you have a manual transaxle, you havea SHIFT light. This light will show you whento shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. /r\ CAUTION: r If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. And you could injure yourself or others. Don't shift from FIFTH (5) to SECOND (2), or from FOURTH (4) to FIRST (1). This chart shows you whento shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. ~ SHIFT When this light comes on, you can shift to the next let higher gear.if weather,road and traffic conditions you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on. it While you accelerate, is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly changethe position of the accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift. AccelerationShiftSpeeds FIRST (1) to SECOND (2) SECOND (2) to THIRD (3) THIRD (3) to FOURTH (4) FOURTH (4) to FWTH ( 5 ) ~ 17 mph (27 ludh) 30 mph (48 km/h) 39 mph (63 k h m) 45 mph (72 k / ) mh : If your speed drops below 20 mph km/h), or if the (32 engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. may haveto downshift twoor You more gears to keep the engine running smoothlyor for good performance. 1 I 2-22