Toyota Corolla 2005, Owner'S Manual

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’05 Corolla_U (L/O 0409)
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2005 COROLLA from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM12891U)
5 − speed
Gear km/h (mph)
1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 (15)
2 to 3 or 3 to 2 37/40
∗
1
(23/25
∗
1
)
3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64/45
∗ 2
(40/28
∗ 2
)
4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72/64
∗
2
(45/40
∗
2
)
∗ 1
: Under cold engine conditions
∗ 2
: For constant − speed cruise or
constant − speed cruise after deceleration
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 58 (36)
2 96 (60)
3 139 (87)
4 180 (111)
6 − speed
Gear km/h (mph)
1 64 (40)
2 99 (61)
3 137 (85)
4 174 (108)
5 210 (130)
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 gear (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 skid or
spin.
NOTICE
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into reverse.