2011 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 245

Driving and Operating Powertrain Braking (V8 and V6 Engines) When driving on steep descents in D (Drive) or M (Manual Mode) where frequent braking is required, the transmission will shift down a gear to help hold vehicle speed and reduce brake wear. If the driver continues to press the brake, the transmission will downshift until 3 (Third) gear is reached. If the brake is released for some time, the transmission will upshift a gear. If the road levels out and the accelerator pedal is pressed, the transmission will upshift until the appropriate gear is reached. 4 (Fourth) Gear Hold (V6 Engine) If, during highway driving, you wish to pass another vehicle, but then change your mind (quickly pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and then immediately releasing the pedal), the transmission will shift to a lower gear and then upshift to 4 (Fourth). This leaves the transmission prepared with increased responsiveness for additional driver input. The passing maneuver can then be resumed from 4 (Fourth) gear, or 4 (Fourth) gear hold can be canceled by lightly pressing on the accelerator pedal. Notice: If the vehicle seems to accelerate slowly or not shift gears when you go faster, and you continue to drive the vehicle that way, you could damage the transmission. Have the vehicle serviced right away. 9-31 M (Manual Mode): This position allows the driver to select the range of gears appropriate for current driving conditions. In M (Manual Mode) the transmission will shift as an automatic until the Tap Shift controls are used. Tap Shift activates driver manual gear selection. While driving in M (Manual Mode), if Tap Shift has not been activated, the transmission determines when the vehicle is being driven in a competitive manner. It selects and holds the transmission in lower gears and has more noticeable upshifts for sportier vehicle performance. See Manual Mode on page 9‑32 for more information.