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Performance &
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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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