2013 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - Page 247

Driving and Operating M (Manual Mode): This position allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission. If the vehicle has this feature, see Manual Mode on page 9‑27. 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. 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): . 9-27 Second Gear Start Feature When accelerating the vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you may want to shift into 2 (Second) gear. A higher gear allows you to gain more traction on slippery surfaces. With the DSC feature, the vehicle can be set to pull away in 2 (Second) gear. 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode). 2. With the vehicle stopped, press the (+) end of the button to select 2 (Second) gear. The vehicle will start from a stop position in 2 (Second) gear. 3. Once moving, select the desired drive gear. Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual). 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 1 (First) gear. 2. Press the + (plus) end of the button on the top of the shift lever to upshift, or push the − (minus) end of the button to downshift. The transmission will not allow shifting to the next higher gear if the vehicle speed or engine rpm is too low. The transmission will not allow shifting to the next lower gear if the vehicle speed or engine rpm is too high. .