2007 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 133

To use this feature, do the following: 1. Move the shift lever from DRIVE (D) rearward into the MANUAL MODE (M). The vehicle will be in the MANUAL MODE (M) and a gear based on the current driving speed. While driving in MANUAL MODE (M), the transaxle will remain in the selected drive gear unless: • A shift is required to protect the engine or transaxle or, • The vehicle slows almost to a stop (the vehicle will automatically downshift) 2. Press the plus (+) button to upshift or the minus (-) button to downshift. When the shift lever is first moved into MANUAL MODE (M), the display on the instrument panel cluster shows M1, M2, M3, M4. Position M for the manual mode and a number representing the gear the transaxle is in. Press the minus (−) end of the button on the shift lever to downshift. Press the plus (+) end of the button to upshift. The shift lever must be moved back to DRIVE (D) to turn off the manual mode and return to fully automatic shifting. While using the Driver Shift Control (DSC) feature the vehicle will have firmer shifting and increased 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. When coming to a stop in the manual mode, the vehicle will automatically downshift to the proper gear based on speed. Upon acceleration you will need to manually upshift to the desired gear. Second Gear Start Feature When accelerating your vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you may want to shift the gear select tap switch into Second gear. A higher gear allows you to gain more traction on slippery surfaces. 133