1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 69

Here's howto operate your transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal andshift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let upon the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST(1) when you're going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you've come to a complete stop and it's hardto shift into FIRST (l), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal backdown. Then shift into FIRST (1). NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when start or you idle yourengine. REVERSE (R):To back up, pressthe clutch pedal down, wait about six seconds, then shift into REVERSE (R). Then let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressingthe accelerator pedal. riGCE: Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your transmission. Use REVER$E (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedalas you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift SECOND (2). Then, into slowly let upon the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH (3,4and 5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH ( 5 ) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let upon the clutch pedal as you press accelerator pedal. the To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before vehicle stops, press the the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL (N). 2-18