2007 Saturn Aura Owner's Manual - Page 126

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 TAP-shift feature the transaxle 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 transaxle will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (RPM): • The transaxle will not automatically shift to the next higher gear if the engine RPM is too high. • The transaxle will not allow shifting to the next lower gear if the engine RPM is too high. SECOND (2) /THIRD (3) Gear Start Feature Notice: If you attempt a third gear start while trailering or towing a heavy load, you will notice reduced engine power. This could overheat and damage your transaxle. Do not attempt a third gear start while trailering or towing your vehicle. If your vehicle has the 6-speed transaxle, when accelerating your vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you may want to shift into SECOND (2), or THIRD (3) gear. A higher gear, and light application of the gas pedal, may allow you to gain more traction on slippery surfaces. With the TAP-shift feature, the vehicle can accelerate from a stop in SECOND (2) or THIRD (3). 1. Move the shift lever from DRIVE (D) into the MANUAL (M) position. 2. With the vehicle stopped, press the plus (+) paddle forward to select SECOND (2) or THIRD (3) gear. The vehicle will start from a stop position in SECOND (2) or THIRD (3) gear. 3. Once the vehicle is moving select the desired drive gear. 126