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Shift Light Control Operation

The shift light system is used on all manual transmission equipped vehicles. The ECM monitors coolant temperature, throttle position, vehicle speed, and engine speed to control the shift light.

The ECM calculates what gear position the vehicle should be in and uses this information to turn on the light. The light indicates the best shift point to the driver for maximum fuel economy.