Holden Trailblazer Owner Manual (GMSA-Localizing-Australia - 10460368) -
2017 - crc - 6/29/16
Driving and Operating
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Automatic
Transmission
The automatic transmission permits
manual gear shifting (manual mode)
or automatic gear shifting (automatic
mode) of the gears.
Transmission Display
The mode or selected gear is shown
in the central display of the
instrument panel.
Shift Lever
P
: (park) In park position, the
wheels are locked. Select
P
only
when the vehicle is stationary and
the parking brake is applied.
R
: (reverse) Place in reverse only
when the vehicle is stationary.
N
: (neutral)
D
: (drive) Used for general driving.
Allows the transmission to be
shifted into any of the six forward
gears.
+-
: (manual) See
.
Note
.
The selector lever is locked in
position
P
. To move, switch the
ignition on, apply the brake
pedal and push the release
button.
.
To engage
P
or
R
, push the
release button.
.
To start the engine, press the
brake pedal while in either
P
or
N
.
.
Do not accelerate while
engaging a gear.
.
Never press the accelerator
pedal and brake pedal at the
same time.
.
When a gear is engaged, the
vehicle slowly begins to creep
when the brake is released.
Engine Braking
For engine braking, select a lower
gear when driving downhill.