1. Press the clutch pedal all the way down. This disengages the engine from the transmission.
2. Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear. The gearshift pattern is usually labeled on the gearshift knob or on the dashboard.
3. Release the clutch pedal slowly. This engages the engine with the transmission.
4. Accelerate or decelerate as needed.
Here are some additional tips for shifting gears:
* Shift into a lower gear when you are going uphill or when you need to slow down.
* Shift into a higher gear when you are going downhill or when you want to accelerate.
* Don't shift gears too quickly. This can damage the transmission.
* If you are not sure which gear to shift into, start in first gear and then shift up as needed.
With practice, you will be able to shift gears smoothly and easily.