1997 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 69

NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, press the clutch pedal, wait about six seconds,then shift intoREVERSE (R). Then let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. Shift Light If you have a manual transmission, you have a SHIFT light. NOTICE: Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Shiftingto REVERSE (R) while your vehicleis moving could damage your transmission. Use REVERSE (R), along withthe parking brake,for parking your vehicle. SHIFT This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. 2-21