Chevrolet TRAX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
10122735) - 2017 - crc - 7/12/16
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Driving and Operating
coming to a stop in the manual
position, the vehicle will
automatically shift into
1 (First) gear.
2. Press the + (plus) end of the
button on the side of the shift
lever to upshift, or press the
−
(minus) end of the button to
downshift.
The instrument cluster will change
from the currently displayed
message to the letter
“
M,
”
for
Manual position, and a number
indicating the requested gear.
While using the DSC feature, the
transmission will have firmer shifting
and sportier performance. This can
be used for sport driving or when
climbing hills to stay in gear longer
or to downshift for more power or
engine braking.
The transmission will only allow you
to shift into gears appropriate for the
vehicle speed and engine
revolutions per minute (rpm):
.
The transmission will not allow
shifting to the next higher gear if
the vehicle speed or engine rpm
is too low.
.
The transmission will not allow
shifting to the next lower gear if
the vehicle speed or engine rpm
is too high.
Automatic Transmission
Adaptation Feature
While constant driving or gear
shifting increases durability and
keeps best shift quality over the
transmission life cycle. You may feel
uncomfortable shifting at initial
mileage. It is considered normal.
Constant driving in each gear and
gear shifting will improve shift
quality.
Manual Transmission
The vehicle may be equipped with a
5-speed or 6-speed manual
transmission.
Caution
Do not rest your hand on the shift
lever while driving. The pressure
could cause premature wear in
the transmission. The repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Caution
Do not rest your foot on the clutch
pedal while driving or while
stopped. The pressure can cause
premature wear in the clutch. The
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.