2006 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 92

The vehicle speeds required for Manual Paddle Shift up-shifts depend on several vehicle inputs, which will vary the allowed up-shift speed by a few mph (km/h). Manual Transmission Operation This is the shift pattern for the six-speed manual transmission. • Up-shifts to fourth (4) gear require approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) • Up-shifts to fifth (5) gear require approximately 28 mph (45 km/h) • Up-shifts to sixth (6) gear require approximately 41 mph (65 km/h) To prevent damage to the powertrain, Manual Paddle downshifts to a lower gear cannot be done above certain speeds. The maximum speed allowed for downshifting of gears one (1) through fourth (4) are: Into fourth (4) gear over 168 mph (270 km/h) Into third (3) gear over 124 mph (200 km/h) Into second (2) gear over 81 mph (130 km/h) Into first (1) gear over 45 mph (72 km/h) Here is how to operate your transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you are going less than 40 mph (64 km/h). If you come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into FIRST (1), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1). If the driver does not request an upshift as the engine speed approaches fuel shut off RPM, the engine speed will be limited to protect the engine. See Tachometer on page 3-34 for more information. 2-30