2013 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual - Page 203

Driving and Operating D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It allows the transmission to shift into all four forward gears. Fourth gear is overdrive which reduces engine speed and noise while increasing fuel economy. If you need more power for passing, and you are: . 9-23 L (Low): This position locks the transmission in 1 (First) gear. Select 1 (First) for maximum engine braking when driving down severe grades. In the event of a fault, the malfunction indicator lamp illuminates. The transmission no longer shifts automatically nor manually because it is locked in a predetermined gear. See your dealer for repairs. Manual Transmission 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. . I (Intermediate): This position allows the transmission to shift from 1 (First) gear to 2 (Second) gear, and prevents automatic shifting into 3 (Third) gear and 4 (Fourth) gear. This position can be used for more power when climbing hills, and for engine braking when driving down steep hills. Notice: Shifting the vehicle initially into any gear other than 1 (First) or R (Reverse) can damage the clutch. Shift the manual transmission in the proper sequence, and time the gear shifting with the accelerator to avoid revving the engine and damaging the clutch. 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.