1994 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 54

NOTICE: Don't drive in "2" (Second Gear) for more than 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your transmission. Use or "D"asmuchas possible. Don't shift into "2" unless you are 65 going slower than mph (105 km/h), or you can damageyour engine. NOTICE: If your rear wheels can't rotate,don't try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in verydeep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transmission. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don't hold your vehiclethere with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transmission. Use your brakesor shift into "P" (Park) to hold your vehicle in positionon a hill. Maximum engine speed is limited to protect driveline components from improper operation. 1 3 5 1 (FirstGear) This position gives you even more power "2." You (but lower fuel economy) than can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put ir "1," the transmissionwon't shift into first gear until the vehicle going slowly is enough. 0 I Manual Transmission six-Speed ?his is your shift pattern. Here's howto bperate your transmission: 1 (First Gear)-Press the clutch pedal and shiftinto " 1." Then, slowly let up on the clutchpedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into ''1" when you're going less than 40 mph (64 km/h). If you've come to a complete stop and it's hard to shift into "1," put the shift lever in "Neutral"and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into "1." 53 ...