Chevrolet 2003 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual page 118

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 to
NEUTRAL.
NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle
your engine.
REVERSE (R): To back up, first press down the clutch
pedal. Wait for the vehicle to stop moving and then,
shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal
slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.
Notice: Shift into REVERSE (R) only after your
vehicle
is
stopped. Shifting into REVERSE (R) while
your vehicle i s moving could damage your
transmission. The repairs would not be covered by
your warranty.
Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake,
when turning
off
your engine and parking your
vehicle.
Five-Speed (VORTEC 4300 V6 and
4800 V8 Engines)
Here's how to operate your transmission:
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
( I ) ,
put the
shift lever into NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch.
Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into
FIRST (1).
SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal 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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