1996 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 77

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). Shift Light If you have a manual transmission, you have a SHIFT light. NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R):To back up, press the clutch peclal, wait about six seconds, then shift into REVERSE (R). Then let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. SHIFT This light will show you when t o shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. c 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. When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel econorny, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on. While you accelerate. it is normal for the light to go o n and off i f you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift. 2-20