1997 Mercury Tracer Owner's Manual - Page 100
1997 Mercury Tracer Manual
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Driving Upshifting For normal acceleration: Upshift from...1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 For cruising: Upshift from...1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 At the following speed: 22 km/h (14 mph) 40 km/h (25 mph) 58 km/h (36 mph) 72 km/h (45 mph) At the following speed: 18 km/h (11 mph) 35 km/h (22 mph) 51 km/h (32 mph) 66 km/h (41 mph) Upshift light (if equipped) The light in the instrument cluster illuminates to indicate when to shift for the best fuel economy. The vehicle will not be harmed if the transaxle is not shifted when the light illuminates, but the vehicle will use more fuel. light can be ignored when The you are: • downshifting • driving on steep hills • using the engine to brake the vehicle • seeking more power for a difficult acceleration To maximize gearshift performance: 100