2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder Owners Manual - Page 120

03 07.07 Manual transmission 1 2 3 4 to to to to 2 3 4 5 gear or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 to to to to 1 2 3 4 km/h 24 40 64 72 (mph) (15) (25) (40) (45) SD16023 SB16017c Downshift to the appropriate gear if acceleration is needed when you are cruising below the above downshifting speeds. Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause lugging, and possibly pinging. Regularly revving the engine to maximum speed in each gear will cause excessive engine wear and high fuel consumption. Maximum allowable speeds To get on a highway or to pass slower traffic, maximum acceleration may be necessary. Make sure you observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear: gear 1 2 3 4 km/h (mph) 53 (33) 88 (55) 120 (75) 163 (101) "R" indicator blinking The shift pattern is as shown above. 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. 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: D At the same time when turning the ignition switch to the "ON" position and shifting the selector lever from the "R" position to the "N" or "S" position. D At the same time when turning the ignition switch to the "OFF" position and shifting the selector lever from the "R" to "N" position. In this case, shift the selector lever to the "R" position once, then shift the selector lever again to the "N" position. 96 2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U)