1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 77

REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE(R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. Acceleration Shift Speeds This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. 1st to 2nd I NOTICE: Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Shifting toREVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your transaxle. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle. 15 mph (24 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 45 mph (72 krn/h) 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th Shift Speeds If your speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is not 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. \ , CAUTIOl 4: NOTICE: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you can damage the clutch or transaxle. If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. And you could injureyourself or others. Don't shift from FIFTH ( 5 ) to SECOND (2) or from FOURTH (4) to FIRST (1).