2003 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 94
2003 Chevrolet Blazer Manual
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Manual Transmission Operation Five-Speed This is your shift pattern SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH (3,4 and 5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) 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. Neutral: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. 1 3 5 2 4 R Here's how to operate your manual transmission. FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you're going less than 20 mph (30km/h). If you've come to a complete stop and it's hard to shift into FIRST (I), put the shift lever in Neutral and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1). 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. Notice: Shift into REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Shifting into REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle. 2-27