2008 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 111

Driver Shift Control (DSC) To use this feature, do the following: 1. Move the shift lever from DRIVE (D) rearward to MANUAL (M). While driving in manual mode, the transmission will remain in the driver selected gear. When coming to a stop in the manual position, the vehicle will automatically shift into FIRST (1) gear. The Driver Information Center (DIC) in the instrument cluster will change from the currently displayed message to the letter "M", For MANUAL position, and a number indicating the requested gear range when moving the shift lever forward or rearward. While using the DSC feature the transmission will have firmer shifting and sportier performance. You can use this for sport driving or when climbing hills to stay in gear longer or to downshift for more power or engine braking. The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (RPM): • The transmission will not automatically shift to the next higher gear if the vehicle speed or engine RPM is too high. • The transmission will not allow shifting to the next lower gear if the vehicle speed or engine RPM is too high. 2. Press the (+) plus paddle located on top of the steering wheel controls forward to upshift, or push the backside of the shift paddle rearward to downshift. 2-33