Driving Your Vehicle
Shift Point Recommendations
For the best fuel economy, the following shift points
are recommended:
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, the following shift points are
recommended:
Shift Points
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd
3rd to 4th
4th to 5th
km/h (mph)
19 (12)
32 (20)
50 (31)
63 (39)
Shift Points
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd
3rd to 4th
4th to 5th
km/h (mph)
25 (15)
45 (27)
62 (37)
79 (47)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or while
driving up steep hills, downshift before the engine
starts to “labor.’’ Downshifting reduces the chance of
stalling and gives better acceleration when you again
need to increase your speed. When the vehicle is trav-
eling down steep hills, downshifting one gear level
helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life.
This data has been obtained through tests. You are
encouraged to follow this shift schedule.
Occasionally, you may have to shift at higher speeds
than those shown above when you need more power,
such as when you are driving on a hill or passing
another vehicle. However, never exceed maximum
engine RPM.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Rio Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2005 |
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