[header] How to upshift [title] Find the clutch pedal. [step] The clutch pedal should be the left pedal in your vehicle, next to the brake in the middle. You'll have to press down on the clutch as you change gear, so it's important to know where it's located before you start driving. 
[title] Examine the pattern on the top of your gearstick. [step] Familiarizing yourself with the pattern on top of your gearstick will help you understand where the gearstick needs to go when changing up a gear.