2009 Pontiac Vibe Owner's Manual - Page 144

8-12 Driving and Operating Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds Engine 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 1.8L 34 mph (55 km/h) 56 mph (91 km/h) 82 mph (132 km/h) 121 mph (195 km/h) 2.4L 31 mph (50 km/h) 53 mph (86 km/h) 82 mph (132 km/h) 112 mph (181 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. Shift Speeds { CAUTION If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. This chart shows the maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maximum acceleration is necessary. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. Engine 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5