Manual Transmission - Chevrolet spark 2017 Owner's Manual

way down and hold it there. The
transmission shifts to a lower gear
ratio depending on engine speed.
L : This position reduces vehicle
speed without using the brakes by
using the braking effect of engine
compression. It can help control
vehicle speed going down steep
hills, on long downhill grades, or on
mountain roads, along with using
the brakes off and on. This may
prolong the life of the brake linings.
In the event of a fault, the
malfunction indicator lamp
illuminates. See your dealer for
repairs.

Manual Transmission

Caution
Shifting the vehicle initially into
any gear other than 1 (First) or
R (Reverse) can damage the
clutch. Shift the manual
transmission in the proper
sequence, and time the gear
shifting with the accelerator to
avoid revving the engine and
damaging the clutch.
Driving and Operating
1 : Press the clutch pedal and shift
into 1 (First). Then, slowly let up on
the clutch pedal as you press the
accelerator pedal.
If you have come to a complete stop
and it is hard to shift into 1 (First),
put the shift lever in Neutral and let
up on the clutch. Press the clutch
pedal back down. Then shift into
1 (First).
2 : Press the clutch pedal as you let
up on the accelerator pedal and
shift into 2 (Second). Then, slowly
let up on the clutch pedal as you
press the accelerator pedal.
3, 4, and 5 : Shift into 3 (Third),
4 (Fourth), and 5 (Fifth) the same
way as for 2 (Second). Slowly let up
on the clutch pedal as you press the
accelerator pedal.
To stop, let up on the accelerator
pedal and press the brake pedal.
Just before the vehicle stops, press
the clutch pedal and the brake
pedal, and shift to Neutral.
Neutral : Use this position when
you start or idle the engine.
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