Chevrolet 2010 Malibu, Owner'S Manual, Page: 139 / 451

I (Intermediate): This position is also used for normal
driving. However, it reduces vehicle speed without using
the brakes for slight downgrades where the vehicle
would otherwise accelerate. If constant upshifting
or downshifting occurs while driving up steep hills, this
position can be used to prevent repetitive types of
shifts. You might choose I (Intermediate) instead
of D (Drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads and
when towing a trailer, so that there is less shifting
between gears.
L (Low): This position gives you access to 4 (Fourth),
3 (Third), 2 (Second) and 1 (First) gear ranges. This
provides more engine braking but lower fuel economy
than D (Drive). You can use it on very steep hills,
or in deep snow or mud. If the electronic range select is
put in L (Low), the transmission will not shift into
lower gears until the vehicle is going slow enough.
Parking Brake
To set the parking brake,
push down the parking
brake pedal with your left
foot. If the ignition is
on, the brake system
warning light will come on.
See Brake System
Warning Light on
page 4-31.
To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down with your right foot. Push down momentarily
on the parking brake pedal with your left foot until you
feel the pedal release. If the parking brake is not
released when you begin to drive, the brake system
warning light comes on and a chime sounds as a
warning that the parking brake is still on.
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