Manual Transmission - Chevrolet Sonic 2018 Owner's Manual

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 Driver Information Center (DIC)
in 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 manual mode, the
transmission will have firmer shifting
and sportier performance. You can
use this 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
automatically shift 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.
Driving and Operating

Manual Transmission

The vehicle may be equipped with a
5-speed or 6-speed 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
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