1995 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 72

1 3 5 I l h This is your shift pattern. Here's how to operate your transaxle: THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) AND FIFTH (5), the same (2). way you do for SECOND 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 shiftto NEUTRAL (N). 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 Let up on clutch (R). the pedal slowly whilepressing the accelerator pedal. FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutchpedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 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 (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle. 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'shard to shift into FIRST (l), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the clutch. Press (1). the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let upon the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND(2). Then, slowly let upon the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 2-19