1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 81
1996 Pontiac Firebird Manual
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SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal to the floor as you let up on theaccelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. L ~~ ~ NOTICE: Shift toREVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Shifting toREVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your transmission. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle. THIRD(3),FOURTH(4)andF'IFTH(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 pedaland the brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL (N). NEUTRAL (N):Use this position when ym start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. 2-32