4. Release the clutch pedal gradually and at the same time slowly
accelerate.
_Shifting Tips_ To avoid excessive wear on the clutch, transmission, and
drive mechanism, never try to jump gears (that is, do not shift from low
to high, or start out in second and avoid using low) and never shift
from any gear—even the neutral position—into reverse until the car’s
motion is stopped. Also, never make a gear shift until the clutch pedal
is depressed, disengaging the clutch. Make it a habit to pause for an
instant in neutral as the gearshift lever passes from one gear ratio to
another.