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Geo Prizm 1996 Owner's Manual page 81

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REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch
pedal and 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 transaxle.
Also, use REVERSE (R) along with the parking brake
for parking your vehicle.
Shift Speeds
A
CAUTION:
If you skip more than one gear when you
downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle.
And you could injure yourself or others. Don't
shift from FIFTH (5) to FIRST (1).
This chart shows when to shift
to
the next gear for the
best fuel economy.
Manual Transaxle Recommended Shift Speeds
If your speed drops below 20 mph (32
km/h),
or if the
engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to
the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two or
more gears to keep the engine running smoothly
or for
good performance.
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