Toyota Celica 2003, Owner'S Manual, Page: 101 / 284

’03MY CELICA U (L/O 0208)
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2003 CELICA from Aug. ’02 Prod. (OM20809U)
∗ 1
: Under cold engine conditions.
∗ 2:
For constant − speed cruise or
constant − speed cruise after decelera-
tion.
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 km/h (mph)
2 to 1 24 (15)
3 to 2 40 (25)
4 to 3 64 (40)
5 to 4 72 (45)
6 − speed
gear km/h (mph)
1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 (15)
2 to 3 or 3 to 2 40 (25)
3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 (40)
4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72 (45)
5 to 6 or 6 to 5 80 (50)
Downshift to the appropriate gear if accel-
eration is needed when you are cruising
below the above downshifting speeds.
Upshifting too soon or downshifting too
late will cause lugging, and possibly ping-
ing. Regularly revving the engine to maxi-
mum speed in each gear will cause ex-
cessive engine wear and high fuel
consumption.
Maximum allowable speeds
To get on a highway or to pass slower
traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec-
essary. Make sure you observe the follow-
ing maximum allowable speeds in each
gear:
5
− speed
gear km/h (mph)
1 56 (35)
2 92 (57)
3 126 (78)
4 171 (106)
6 − speed
gear km/h (mph)
1 60 (37)
2 93 (58)
3 128 (80)
4 163 (101)
5 208 (129)
NOTICE
Do not downshift if you are going
faster than the maximum allowable
speed for the next lower gear.
Good driving practice
D
If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put
the transmission in neutral, release the
clutch pedal momentarily, and then try
again.
D
When towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use fifth (5
− speed models) or sixth
gear (6 − speed models).
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
NOTICE
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into reverse.