1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 78

NEUTRAL '(N):Use this position when you 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 slowlywhile pressing the accelerator pedal. Shift Speeds I A CAUTION: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, you could lose control your vehicle. of And you could injure yourself or others. DonY shift fromFIFTH (5) to SECOND (2) or from FOURTH (4) to FIRST (1). '1 NOTICE: . . Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Shifting to REVERSE (It) while your vehicle is moving could damage your transaxle. 1 T i chart shows when to shift tothe next higher gear hs for best fuel economy. Also, use WVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle.