refers to the
column shift or gear shift lever on cars having three (forward) gears.
INSTRUCTIONS
The gear shift lever may be placed in any one of five positions - neutral, reverse, first, second and third. The operation of the lever in engaging the gears consecutively is as follows:-
1.See that gear shift lever is in neutral position (lever may be moved up and down).
2.First Speed: With clutch pedal depressed, raise lever toward steering wheel and pull downwards until it is fully
engaged in first speed location; then gradually release clutch pedal.
3.Second Speed: With clutch pedal depressed, push lever up and away from steering wheel. Lever will cross through neutral position, moving away from steering wheel, and engage second speed position. Release clutch pedal.
4.Third Speed: With clutch pedal depressed, pull lever down and away from steering wheel until lever has reached the end of its travel into third speed position.
5.Reverse: With car at a standstill, depress clutch pedal, raise lever and push upwards towards steering wheel.
from http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Factory/6952/ek3speed.htm