Manual Transmission Operation - Chevrolet 1999 Camaro Owner's Manual

Second-Gear Start (V6 Automatic)
(If Equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Second
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feature. Press the Second
the instrument panel to provide more traction when you
are starting on ice or other slippery surfaces.
The light on the button will illuminate when
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Second Gear Start (SGS) is selected. The transmission
will be in SECOND (2) gear when the vehicle begins to
move. After starting in SECOND (2), the vehicle will
upshift normally.
This feature is only for improved traction when the road
surface is slippery and is not intended for continuous
use. Always use NORMAL Second
"OFF" for normal road conditions. You may press the
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Second Gear Start (SGS) button again to turn off this
feature. The light on the button will go out. Whenever
you start your vehicle, the transmission is in the
NORMAL mode.
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Gear Start
Gear Start (SGS) button on
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Gear Start (SGS)

Manual Transmission Operation

5-Speed
FIRST (1): Push the clutch 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 (N) and let up on the clutch. Push
the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1).
SECOND (2): Push the clutch pedal to the floor as you
let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND
(2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press
the accelerator pedal.
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This is your shift pattern.
Here's how to operate
your transmission:
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