Oldsmobile 2001 Alero User Manual download pdf (Page 99)

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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 (1), 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 can 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

This is your shift pattern.

The clutch must be fully

pressed in when shifting a

manual transaxle to ensure

the transaxle is fully in gear.

Here’s how to operate your transaxle:

FIRST (1): 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 are going less

that 20 mph (32 km/h). If you have come to a complete

stop and it is hard to shift into FIRST (1), put the shift

lever into NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. Press the

clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1).

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Oldsmobile 2001 Alero User Manual Page 99