Turn on the engine and allow it to idle.
Press the clutch/brake pedal all the way to the floorboard and hold it in place.
Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the "ROS" position while the engine remains idling.
Look down and behind you for any obstacles that you could run over. Make sure children and animals are at a safe distance.
Move the gear selector to the reverse ("R") position.
Release the clutch/brake pedal slowly to start moving in reverse.