2004 Saturn VUE Owner's Manual - Page 87

Manual Transaxle Operation Five-Speed This is your shift pattern. 3. Insert the end of your ignition key into the slot and press down firmly. 4. Apply the brake and move the shift lever to NEUTRAL (N). 5. While maintaining brake application, start the vehicle and move the shift lever into the desired gear position. 6. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as possible. Here's how to operate your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (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 shift into FIRST (1), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1). 2-21