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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FEATURES
STABILITRAK
®
/TRACTION
CONTROL SYSTEMS
ULTRASONIC PARKING ASSIST
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Driver Shift Control
Driver Shift Control allows you to shift gears similar to
a manual transmission.
Move the shift lever to the Manual (M) position (A),
left of the Drive position; tap the lever forward to
upshift and rearward to downshift. The current gear
selection is shown in the DIC.
If current vehicle speed is too high or too low for the
requested gear, the shift will not occur. When coming
to a stop, the transmission will automatically downshift.
Fuel Economy (ECO) Control
The ECO mode can improve the vehicle’s fuel econo-
my by changing the transmission shift points and mak-
ing other fuel-saving adjustments. Driving performance
is more conservative when the ECO mode is active.
Press the ECO button (B) to turn the ECO mode on or off. The
ECO light illuminates on the instrument cluster when active.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
To apply the parking brake, pull up the Parking Brake
switch (C).
To release the parking brake, turn on the ignition, press the
brake pedal, and then press the switch.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
The traction control system limits wheel-
spin and the StabiliTrak stability control
system assists with directional control of
the vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
Both systems turn on automatically every
time the vehicle is started.
Turn off traction control if the vehicle is
stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.
Press the Traction Control/
StabiliTrak button (D) on the center
console to turn traction control off or
back on. The Traction Control
Off light on the instrument cluster
will illuminate when the system is off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Ultrasonic sensors in the front and rear bumpers help you avoid
colliding with objects when parking. Detected objects are indicated
by audible beeps or Safety Alert Seat♦ pulses, which become more
frequent as the vehicle gets closer to an object.
Press the Parking Assist button (E) to turn the system
on/off. The button illuminates when the system is on.
Note: The system operates only at speeds less than 5 mph. Keep the
sensors clean of dirt and snow for proper operation.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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Optional equipment
E
B
A
D
C
