1995 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 80

SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up 011 the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND ( 2 ) .Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 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 up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift into NEUTRAL (N). Up Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) If you have a manual transaxle, you have an UP SHIFT light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. 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 slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on. While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the UP SHIFT light when you downshift. NOTICE: Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your transaxle. Also, use REVERSE (Rj, along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle. 2-24