Manual Transaxle Operation - Pontiac 1998 Sunfire Owner's Manual

Manual Transaxle Operation
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Here's how to operate your transaxle:
FIRST (I): 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're going less
than 20 mph (32'
km/h).
If you've come to a complete
stop and it's hard to shift into FIRST (l), put the shift
lever in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the clutch. Press
the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1).
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 (N).
NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you start or
idle your engine.