1995 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 73

Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) If you have a manual transaxle, you have a SHIFT light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. Shift Speeds (Manual Transaxle) This chart shows you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. Acceleration ShiftSpeeds FIRST to SECOND 17 mph (27 k h m ) SECOND to THIRD THIRD toFOURTH FOURTH to FIFTH 30 mph (48 km/h) 0 SHIFT 39 mph (63 km/h) 45 mph (72 k / ) mh When this light comes on,you can shift tothe next higher gearif weather, road and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift whenthe light comes on. While you accelerate, it is normal for the light go on to of and off if you quickly change the position the accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift. If your speed drops below 20 mph (32 kmh), if the or engine isnot running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two or more gearsto keep the engine running smo'othly or for good performance. 2-20