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6-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION CONTROLS
The 6-speed automatic transmission
has a unique gear range selection
mode called Driver Shift Control
that enables the driver to select the
range of gears desired for the
current driving conditions, such as
when driving on downhill grades.
To use this feature, move the shift
lever to the Manual (M) position
and select a lower or higher driving
gear using the +/– button on the
shift lever. The display on the
instrument panel cluster will
show the current gear selection.
Press the – (minus) side of
the button to downshift. When
slowing to a stop, the vehicle
will automatically downshift.
Press the + (plus) side of the
button to upshift. As vehicle
speed increases, you will need
to manually upshift.
If current vehicle speed is too high
or too low for the requested gear,
the shift will not occur.
STABILITRAK® – STABILITY
CONTROL SYSTEM
StabiliTrak is an advanced
computer-controlled vehicle
stability and traction enhancement
system that assists with directional
control of the vehicle in difficult
driving conditions. It turns on
automatically every time you start
your vehicle.
To limit wheelspin and help
maintain directional control, you
should always leave the system on.
If your vehicle becomes stuck and
rocking the vehicle is required, the
system should be turned off.
Press the
(StabiliTrak) button,
located on the right side of the
audio system, to turn off the
traction control part of the system.
Press and hold the button for five
seconds to turn off the traction
control and stability enhancement
systems. When the system is turned
off, the StabiliTrak indicator light
will illuminate in the instrument
panel cluster.
Press the
button again to turn
the system back on.
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