1995 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 71

Manual Transmission Six-Speed I 1 SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the acceleratorpedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD, FOURTH, FIFTH AND SIXTH (3,4,5 and 6 ): Shift into THIRD FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and (3), SIXTH (6) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up 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 NEUTRAL (N). NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you start or idle your engine. Your shift lever is in NEUTRAL (N) when it iscentered in the shift pattern, not in any other gear. REVERSE (R):To back up, press down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Just apply pressure to getthe lever past FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) into REVERSE (R). Let upon the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the acceleratorpedal. 2 ttFl 4 6 This is your shift pattern. Here's how tooperate your transmission: .R FIRST (1): Press the clutchpedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then slowly let up on the clutchpedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST when you're going less (1) than 40 mph (64 km/h). If you've come to a complete stop andit's hard to shift into FIRST put the shift (1), lever in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the clutch. Press the clutchpedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1). 2-28