Chevrolet 1994 manual Third, Fourth and Fifth, Acceleration Shift Speeds

3 , 4 and 5 (Third, Fourth and Fifth

Gears): Shift into 3 , 4 and 5 the same way you do for 2. Slowly letup 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 N (Neutral).

N(Neutral): Use this position when you start oridle yourengine.

R(Reverse):To back up, press down the clutch pedal and shift into R (Reverse).Let up on the clutch pedal slowly whilepressing the accelerator pedal.

NOTICE:

Shift to R (Reverse) only after your vehicle isstopped. Shifting to R (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving could damage your transaxle.

Also, use R (Reverse),along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle.

SHIFT

Shift Light(MANUAL TRANSAXLE)

If you havea manual transaxle, you have a SHIFT light. This lightwill show you when to shift to thenext higher gear for best fuel economy.

When this light comeson, you can shift to the next higher gearif weather, road and traffic conditions let you.

For the best fuel economy,accelerate slowly and shift whenthe light comeson

While you accelerate,it is normal for the light to go on andoff if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when youdownshift.

Shift Speeds (MANUAL TRANSAXLE)

This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy.

Acceleration Shift Speeds:

1stto 2nd	17 mph (27 k w h )
2nd to 3rd	30 mph (48 km/h)
3rd to 4th	39 mph (63 ltm/h)
4th to 5th45	mph (72 ltm/h)

If your speeddrops below 20 mph (32 l d h ) , or if the engine isnot 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.

NOTICE:

If you skip morethan one gear when you downshift, orif you racethe engine when you downshift,you can damage the clutch or transaxle.