2004 Pontiac Vibe Owner's Manual - Page 90

Shift Speeds {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Don't shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. This chart shows when to shift to the next gear for the best fuel economy. Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds Engine 1.8 L (Code 8) 1.8 L (Code L) 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 15 mph (24 km/h) 15 mph (24 km/h) 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 25 mph (40 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 40 mph 64 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 4 to 5 or 5 to 4 45 mph (72 mph) 45 mph (72 km/h) 5 to 6 or 6 to 5 - 50 mph (80 km/h) If your speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good performance. 2-26