2014 Chevrolet SS Owner Manual - Page 256

9-24 Driving and Operating { Caution If the vehicle accelerates slowly, or does not shift gears, the transmission could be damaged. Have the vehicle serviced right away. Sport Shift Mode When operated in Sport Shift mode, the transmission will delay upshifts and allow earlier downshifts. In addition, the transmission can sense enthusiastic driving, at which point it may delay upshifting and downshift earlier when braking. This is designed to maximize vehicle performance. To activate sport shift mode: 1. Move the shift lever to D (Drive). 2. Push the shift lever to the right. Sport Mode On is displayed on the DIC. Do not move the shift lever to + (Plus) or − (Minus), otherwise Active Select mode will be enabled. 3. To return to Normal Shift mode, move the shift lever left, to D (Drive). Sport Mode Off is displayed on the DIC. On the bottom of the display, S appears as long as Sport Shift mode is selected. Normal Shift Mode Normal shift mode is recommended for normal or freeway driving, as it provides optimum fuel economy. When the shift lever is moved to D (Drive), normal shift mode is selected. Manual Mode Active Select (A/S) Mode A/S mode allows gears to be selected manually. It can also provide engine braking by selecting the appropriate lower gear on a steep downhill grade. Sport Shift mode can be selected where maximum responsiveness is required.