1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 83

Shift Speeds Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) If you have a manual transaxle, you have an UP-SHIFT light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for the bestfuel economy. (In Canada, the Up-Shift Light will not be functional on vehicles with the 2.2L engine.) If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, you could lose control your vehicle. of or And you could injure yourself others. Don't shift from FIFTH(5) to SECOND (2) or FOURTH (4) to FIRST (1). SHIFT When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on. While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the UP-SHIFT light when you downshift.