Chevrolet Silverado 2004 Specifications download pdf (Page 123)

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Six-Speed (VORTEC™ 8100 V8 and

DURAMAX™ 6600 V8 Engines)

Here’s how to operate your

transmission.

This six-speed pattern is unique to GM manual

transmissions. The transmission always repositions the

shift lever to NEUTRAL, which is located between

FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) gear.

To prevent unintentional gear selections, additional

force is required to move the shift lever into

REVERSE (R) or FIRST (1). Use FIRST (1) when trailer

towing, driving with payload in the pickup box or

launching on a grade. Otherwise, start in SECOND (2)

gear. Only shift into FIRST (1) when the vehicle has

stopped moving.

During the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km) of vehicle use, start

the vehicle moving in FIRST (1) gear. This allows

the clutch components to wear-in properly.

FIRST (1): With the vehicle at a stop, release the

brake, press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1).

Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the

accelerator pedal. Only downshift into FIRST (1)

when the vehicle has come to a complete stop. If the

shift lever will not go into FIRST (1), put the lever

in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch pedal to fully

engage the clutch. Press the clutch pedal again. Then,

shift into FIRST (1).

SECOND (2): With the vehicle at a stop, release the

brake, press the clutch pedal and shift into SECOND (2).

Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press

the accelerator pedal. With the vehicle moving, press the

clutch pedal and upshift into SECOND (2) from

FIRST (1) while applying light pressure to the right on

the shifter. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal

as you press the accelerator pedal. If you come to a

complete stop and the shift lever will not go into

SECOND (2), put the lever in NEUTRAL and let up on

the clutch pedal to fully engage the clutch. Press

the clutch pedal again. Then, shift into SECOND (2).

THIRD (3): Press the clutch pedal and upshift into

THIRD (3). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as

you press the accelerator pedal.

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