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Avoid shifting down at high speed, as this may cause excessive engine speed (the tachometer needle into the red zone) and damage the engine.

Petrol-powered vehicles without MIVEC engine

Use 5 th gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.

Use 5 th gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.

Petrol-powered vehicles with MIVEC engine

Use 5 th gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.

Use 5 th gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.

Diesel-powered vehicles without MIVEC engine

Use 6 th gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.

Use 6 th gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.

Diesel-powered vehicles with MIVEC engine

Use 6 th gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.

Use 6 th gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.

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