1993 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 62

1 3 5 2 4 R 2 (Second Gear):Press the clutch pedal R (Reverse): To back up, press the clutch pedal and shift into Let up on R. as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into2. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. the clutch pedalas you press the accelerator pedal. 3,4 and 5 (Third, Fourth and Fifth Gears): Shift into 3, 4 and 5 the same Shift to R (Reverse) only after your way you do for 2. Slowly let up on the vehicle is stopped. Shifting to clutch pedal as you press the accelerator R (Reverse) while your vehicle is pedal. moving could damage your To Stop: Let up on the accelerator pedal transaxle. and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal Also, use R (Reverse), along with the and the brake pedal, and shift into parking brake, for parking your vehicle. N (Neutral). N (Neutral): Use this position when you start or idle your engine. This is your shift pattern. Here's how to operate your transaxle: 1 (First Gear): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into 1 when you're going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you've come to a complete stop andit's hard to shift into 1, put the shift leverin N (Neutral) and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into 1.