GMC 1999 Sierra 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual page 95

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 N (Neutral).
N (Neutral)-Use this position when you start or idle your engine.
R (Reverse)-To back up, press the clutch pedal and shift into R. Let up on
the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. If you shift from
OD into R, the shift lever must first be placed in the N (Neutral) position
centered between 2 and 3 prior to shifting into R.
NOTICE
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Shift to R (Reverse) only after your vehicle is stopped. Shifting to R
(Reverse)
while vour vehicle is
movina could damaae vour transmission.
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Also, use Reverse, along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle.
Shift Light
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If you have a manual transmission, you may 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.
While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off
if
you quickly
change the position
of
the accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when you
downshift.
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