Manual Transmission Operation - Chevrolet 2008 T Series Owner's Manual

Manual Transmission Operation

Using the Clutch
When you are starting to move the vehicle, it is
important to begin with the engine speed at idle.
Then start to engage the clutch and listen for an engine
speed drop of about 100 rpm. At this point, the clutch
is engaging, so you should increase the engine
speed and fully engage the clutch.
Notice: If you increase the engine speed before the
clutch is fully engaged, you could damage your
transmission. Always allow the clutch to fully
engage before increasing engine speed.
Six-Speed Transmission
The transmission has gears that automatically
synchronize when you shift up or down. Choose the
gear which will maintain the road speed you want while
keeping the engine above two-thirds of the governed
speed. When the engine speed drops below two-thirds
of the governed speed, shift into the next lower gear
before your engine begins to become sluggish.
When you shift down, be sure to double-clutch if
required.
See "Double Clutching" later in this section.
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Eaton Fuller Nine and Ten-Speed
Non-Synchronized Manual
Transmissions
If your vehicle has one of these non-synchronized
transmissions, it is naturally somewhat complicated.
The following are driving tips:
•
Always choose an initial starting gear suitable for
the load and terrain.
•
Always use double-clutching procedures when
shifting.
•
Never move the range shift lever to the LO speed
gear position after HI range preselection, or
anytime the transmission is in the HI range.
•
Never move the range knob or lever with the shift
lever in NEUTRAL while the vehicle is moving.
•
Never make a range shift while moving in
REVERSE (R).
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