1997 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 79
1997 Chevrolet Blazer Manual
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NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, press the clutch pedal, wait about six seconds, then shift into REVERSE (R). Then let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. Shift Light If you have a manual transmission, you have a SHIFT light. NOTICE: Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your transmission. Use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle. SHIFT This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for bestfuel economy. When this light comeson, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on. While you accelerate. it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift. 2-22