1998 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 84
1998 Chevrolet Corvette Manual
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NOTICE: Do not try to forcethe shift lever into SECOND (2) or THIRD (3) when the ONE TO FOUR light comes on. not try to re-engage Do FIRST (1) after starting to shift into FOURTH (4). You will damage your transmission. Shift only from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) when the light comes on. This light will come on when: 0 Downshifting (Manual Transmission) Do not downshift into the gear shown below a speed at greater than shownin the table: FIRST (1) ...50 mph (80 km/h) SECOND (2) ...74 mph (119 km/h) THIRD (3) ...101 mph (163 km/h) FOURTH (4) ...130 mph (209 k / ) mh NOTICE: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine whenyou downshift, you can damage the clutch, driveshaft or transmission. The engine coolant temperature is higher than 120°F (49"C), and You are going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and You are at 21 percent throttle or less. 0 0 2-31