2007 Pontiac G6 Owner's Manual - Page 132

You can use LOW (L) on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in LOW (L), the transaxle will not shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Notice: Driving in LOW (L) for more than 25 miles (40 km) or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h) may damage the transaxle. Also, shifting into LOW (L) at speeds above 65 mph (105 km/h) can cause damage. Drive in THIRD (3) or DRIVE (D) instead of LOW (L). Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transaxle. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes, or parking brake to hold the vehicle in place. MANUAL MODE (M): This position, available on the GT/GTP models, allows you to change gears similar to a manual transaxle. If your vehicle has this feature, see Manual Shift Mode (MSM) following. Manual Shift Mode (MSM) (Automatic Transaxle) To use this feature, do the following: 1. Move the shift lever from DRIVE (D) rearward and then to the right into the MANUAL MODE (M). While driving in manual shift mode, the transaxle will remain in the driver gear selected. When coming to a stop in the manual position, the vehicle will automaticaly shift to FIRST (1) gear. 2. Press the shift level forward to upshift or rearward to downshift. The odometer display on the instrument panel cluster will change from the vehicle's mileage to the letter M, for manual shift mode, and a number indicating the requested gear range when moving the shift lever forward or rearward. See Speedometer and Odometer on page 194 for more information. While using the MSM feature the vehicle 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. 132