2000 Toyota Celica Owners Manual - Page 105

Celica_U Manual transmission The shift pattern is as shown above. In case of driving you vehicle with 6−speed manual transmission, the buzzer will sound when you shift the gear into "R" (reverse). Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, and then release it slowly. Do not rest your foot on the pedal while driving, because it will cause clutch trouble. And do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopped on an uphill grade-use the parking brake. 5−speed 5−speed 1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to ∗1 : ∗2: 2 3 4 5 or or or or 2 3 4 5 to to to to 1 2 3 4 24 37/40∗1 64/45∗2 72/64∗2 (15) (23/25∗1 ) (40/28∗2 ) (45/40∗2 ) Under cold engine conditions. For constant −speed cruise or constant −speed cruise after deceleration. Recommended shifting speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is easy. For the best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance, you should upshift or downshift at the following speeds: High altitude -Higher than 1219 m (4000 ft.) Upshifting gear km/h (mph) 1 to 2 24 (15) 2 to 3 40 (25) 3 to 4 64 (40) 4 to 5 72 (45) Downshifting gear 2 to 1 3 to 2 4 to 3 5 to 4 6−speed 1 2 3 4 5 to to to to to 2 3 4 5 6 gear or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 to to to to to 1 2 3 4 5 km/h 24 40 64 72 80 (mph) (15) (25) (40) (45) (50) km/h 24 40 64 72 (mph) (15) (25) (40) (45) 6−speed 2000 CELICA (OM20735U) 105