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Vehicle Shift Speed Specifications

VEHICLE SHIFT SPEEDS (PROBE)

Operating Condition Shift Speed MPH
Minimum Throttle (1)
1-2 9-19
2-3 20-30
3-4 35-45
Partial Throttle (2)
1-2 12-22
2-3 30-45
3-4 55-70
WOT
1-2 30-40
2-3 62-72
3-4 97-107
Coast (3)
4-3 17-27
3-2 N/A
3-1 5-15
2-1 5-15
Manual 2-1 27-37
(1) Minimum throttle opening (13%).
(2) Partial throttle opening (30%).
(3) Closed throttle, coasting condition. Downshift may be imperceptible.
VEHICLE SHIFT SPEEDS (CONTOUR & MYSTIQUE)

Operating Condition Shift Speed MPH
2.0L
Minimum Throttle (1)
1-2 9-14
2-3 18-28
3-4 33-53
Partial Throttle (2)
1-2 19-30
2-3 33-53
3-4 51-82
WOT
1-2 30-48
2-3 61-98
3-4 93-149
Coast (3)
4-3 27-43
3-2 N/A
3-1 5-8
2-1 5-8
Manual 2-1 30-48
2.5L
Minimum Throttle (1)
1-2 9-14
2-3 17-27
3-4 33-53
Partial Throttle (2)
1-2 16-25
2-3 30-48
3-4 51-82
WOT
1-2 30-48
2-3 61-98
3-4 93-149
Coast (3)
4-3 27-43
3-2 N/A
3-1 6-9
2-1 6-9
Manual 2-1 33-53
(1) Minimum throttle opening (13%).
(2) Partial throttle opening (30%).
(3) Closed throttle, coasting condition. Downshift may be imperceptible.