1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 58

3 , 4 and 5 (Third, Fourth and Fifth Gears): Shift into 3 , 4 and 5 the same way you do for 2. Slowly letup on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To Stop: Let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to N (Neutral). N (Neutral): Use this position when you start oridle your engine. R (Reverse): To back up, press down the clutch pedal and shift into R (Reverse).Let up on the clutch pedal slowly whilepressing the accelerator pedal. SHIFT Shift Light(MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a manual transaxle, you have a SHIFT light. This light show will you when to shift to thenext higher gear for best fuel economy. When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gearif weather, road and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate NOTICE: Shift to R (Reverse) only after your slowly and shift whenthe light comeson vehicle is stopped. Shifting to R While you accelerate, is normal for the it (Reverse) while your vehicle is light to go on and i you quickly change off f moving could damage your transaxle. the position of the accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift. Also, use R (Reverse), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle. Shift Speeds (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. Acceleration Shift Speeds: 1stto 2nd 17 mph (27 k w h ) 2nd to 3rd 30 mph (48 km/h) 3rd to 4th 39 mph (63 ltm/h) 4th to 5th45 mph (72 ltm/h) If your speeddrops below 20 mph (32 l d h ) , or if the engine isnot running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear.You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good performance. NOTICE: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or you racethe engine if when you downshift, you can damage the clutch or transaxle.