Manual Transaxle Operation - Chevrolet 1998 Cavalier Owner's Manual

FIRST (1):
This position gives you even more
power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You
can
use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow
or mud. If
the selector lever is put in FIRST (l), the transaxle
won't shift into first gear until the vehicle is going
slowly enough.
NOTICE:
If your front wheels can't rotate, don't try to
drive. This might happen if you were stuck in
very deep sand or mud or were up against
a
solid
object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if
you stop when going uphill, don't hold your
vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This
could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use
your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold your
vehicle in position on a hill.
Manual Transaxle Operation
I
This is your shift pattern.
1
3 5
2 4 R