Driver Shift Control (Dsc) - Chevrolet Malibu 2010 Owner's Manual

Driver Shift Control (DSC)

To use this feature, do the following:
1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to
M (Manual).
While driving in manual mode, the transmission will
remain in the driver selected gear. When coming
to a stop in the manual position, the vehicle
will automatically shift into 1 (First) gear.
2. Press the + (plus) paddle located on top of the
steering wheel controls forward to upshift, or
push the backside of the shift paddle rearward to
downshift.
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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 range when moving
the shift lever forward or rearward.
While using the DSC feature 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):
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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.
Second or Third Gear Start Feature
When accelerating the vehicle from a stop in snowy and
icy conditions, you may want to shift the gear select
tap switch into Second or Third gear. A higher
gear allows you to gain more traction on slippery
surfaces.