Chevrolet 2007 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual page 151

Five-Speed (VORTEC™ 4.3L V6 and
4.8L V8 Engines)
Here is 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 are going
less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you have come to a
complete stop and it is hard to shift into FIRST (1),
put the shift lever into NEUTRAL and let up on
the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then
shift into FIRST (1).
Notice: If you try to shift down into FIRST (1)
at excessive vehicle speeds, clutch or
engine damage could occur. Do not shift into
FIRST (1) unless you are going less than
20 mph (32km/h).
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.
THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into
THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the
same way you do for SECOND (2). 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 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: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your
vehicle is moving forward could damage the
transmission. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only
after your vehicle is stopped.
Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking
brake, when turning off your engine and parking
your vehicle.
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