2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 119
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Manual
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THIRD ( ) FOURTH (4) 3, and FIFTH (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. REVERSE (R): To back up, first press down the clutch pedal. Wait for the vehicle to stop moving and then, shift into REVERSE (R). 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 s your vehicle i moving could damage your transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning off your engine and parking your vehicle. Six-Speed (VORTEC 8100 V8 and DURAMAXTM6600 V8 Engines) Here's how to operate your transmission. J Jal This six-speed pattern is uniqlJe to GM man1 transmissions. The transmission always repositions the shift lever to NEUTRAL, which is located between FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) gear. To prevent unintentional gear selections, additional force is required to move the shift lever into REVERSE (R) or FIRST (1). Use FIRST (1) when trailer towing, driving with payload in the pickup box or launching on a grade. Otherwise, start in SECOND (2) gear. Only shift into FIRST (1) when the vehicle has stopped moving. 2-32