1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 82

Here's how to operate your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into HRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you're going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you've come to a complete stop and it's hard to shiftinto FIRST (l), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL(N) and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal backdown. Then shift into FIRST (I). To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal.Just before the vehiclestops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL (N). NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you or start idle your engine. REVERSE (R):To back up, press downthe clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let upon the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up the clutch pedal as you press the on accelerator pedal. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH(5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) AND FIFTH ( 9 , the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let upon the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Shift to REVERSE only after your vehicle (R) is stopped. Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your transaxle. Also, use REVERSE (R), along withthe parking brake, for parking your vehicle.