2014 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - Page 197

Driving and Operating 2 (Second) gear unless the manual paddle shifts are used to shift into a different gear, or D (Drive) is selected. The driver can select 1 (First) gear for maximum acceleration from a stop. The Manual Paddle Shift system will not allow either an upshift or a downshift if the vehicle speed is too fast or too slow, nor will it allow a start from 4 (Fourth) or higher gear. If upshifting does not occur when needed, vehicle speed will be limited to protect the engine. When a requested shift is denied due to the speed restrictions shown, a DIC message will be displayed, and the current gear remains displayed in the cluster and HUD. Manual Paddle Shift operation is available for use with cruise control. See Cruise Control on page 9-46. The vehicle speeds required for Manual Paddle Shift upshifts depend on several vehicle inputs, which will vary the allowed up-shift speed by a few km/h (mph). For vehicles with a 2.56:1 Axle Ratio (RPO GM8 without Z51) . 9-29 To prevent damage to the powertrain, Manual Paddle downshifts to a lower gear cannot be done above certain speeds. The maximum speed allowed for downshifting of gears 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) are: . Upshifts to 4 (Fourth) gear require approximately 35 km/h (22 mph). Upshifts to 5 (Fifth) gear require approximately 45 km/h (28 mph). Upshifts to 6 (Sixth) gear require approximately 65 km/h (41 mph). Into 4 (Fourth) gear over 250 km/h (155 mph). Into 3 (Third) gear over 188 km/h (117 mph). Into 2 (Second) gear over 120 km/h (75 mph). Into 1 (First) gear over 68 km/h (42 mph). . . . . . For vehicles with a 2.73:1 Axle Ratio (RPO GU2 with Z51) . Upshifts to 4 (Fourth) gear require approximately 31 km/h (19 mph). Upshifts to 5 (Fifth) gear require approximately 39 km/h (24 mph). Upshifts to 6 (Sixth) gear require approximately 57 km/h (35 mph). . .