2013 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 219
2013 Chevrolet Camaro Manual
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Driving and Operating To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9‑11. N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy. When the ZL1 is in D (Drive), the first shift after start will be from 1 (First) gear. Following starts will begin in 2 (Second) gear. If more power is needed for passing, and the vehicle is: . 9-27 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. 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. M (Manual Mode): This position allows the driver to select gears appropriate for current driving conditions. With the shift lever in M (Manual Mode) position, vehicles with axle code GW8 will enter ERS Mode. See Manual Mode on page 9‑29. { WARNING Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine running at high speed may Going less than 56 km/h (35 mph), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. . Powertrain Braking (V6 and V8 Engines Except ZL1) When driving on steep descents with the shift lever in D (Drive) or M (Manual Mode) where frequent braking is required, the transmission will shift down a gear to help hold