GMC 1995 Suburban Owner's Manual page 96

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THIRD GEAR (3), FOUKTH GEAR (4) and FIFTH GEAR
( 5 )
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Shift into THIRD GEAR (3), FOURTH GEAR (4) and FIFTH GEAR
( 5 ) the same way you do for SECOND GEAR (2). Slowly let up on the
clutch pedal
a s
you press the accelerator pedal.
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To Stop
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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 (N).
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NEUTRAL (N)
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Use this position when you start or idle your
engine.
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REVERSE
(R)
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To back up, first press down the clutch pedal. Wait
about 5 seconds for the internal parts to stop spinning and then, shift
into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing
the accelerator pedal.
NOTICE:
Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped.
Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could
damage your transmission.
Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, when turning
off your engine and parking your vehicle.
SHIFT Light
I f you have a manual
transmission: you will
have a SHIFT light.
This light will show
you when to shift to
the next higher gear
for best fuel economy.
When this light comes on, you can shift to the
next
higher gear if weather.
road and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate
slowly and shift when the light comes on.
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