Chevrolet Colorado 2024 Manual page 75

74 Driving and Operating
This number is the highest gear that the
transmission will command while operating
in L (Manual Mode). All gears below that
number are available. As driving conditions
change, the transmission can automatically
shift to lower gears. For example, when L5 is
selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are
automatically shifted by the transmission,
but 6 (Sixth) cannot be used until the plus/
minus button on the shift lever is used to
change to the range.
When the shift lever is moved from
D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode), a downshift
may occur. The gear that the transmission is
operating in when the shift lever is moved
from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode)
determines if a downshift occurs. See the
following chart.
8-Speed Automatic Transmission
Gear before shifting
from D (Drive) to 8th
L (Manual Mode)
Range after shifting
from D (Drive) to
L6
L (Manual Mode)
Tow/Haul not engaged
Range after shifting
from D (Drive) to
L6
L (Manual Mode)
Tow/Haul engaged
Grade Braking is not available when Range
Selection Mode is active. See your owner s
manual.
While using Range Selection Mode, cruise
control and the Tow/Haul Mode can
be used.
Caution
Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle
in one place on a hill using only the
accelerator pedal may damage the
transmission. The repair will not be
7th 6th 5th 4th
L6 L5 L4 L3
L5 L4 L3 L3
Caution (Continued)
covered by the vehicle warranty. If the
vehicle is stuck, do not spin the tires.
When stopping on a hill, use the brakes
to hold the vehicle in place.
Low Traction Mode
If equipped, Low Traction Mode assists in
vehicle acceleration when road conditions
are slippery, such as with ice or snow. While
the vehicle is at a stop, select L2 using
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3rd 2nd 1st
L3 L2 L1
L3 L2 L1