1998 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 94
1998 Pontiac Sunfire Manual
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Manual Transaxle Operation Here's how to operate your transaxle: FIRST (I): Press the clutchpedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the acceleratorpedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you're going less than 20 mph (32'km/h). If you've come toa complete stop and it's hardto shift into FIRST (l),put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal backdown. Then shift into FIRST(1). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 1 3 5 THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) 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 upon the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and to shift NEUTRAL (N). 2 4 R NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you start or idle your engine.