Manual Transmission Operation - Pontiac Solstice 2010 Owner's Manual

I (Intermediate): This position is also used for normal
driving. However, it reduces vehicle speed without using
the brakes, for slight downgrades where the vehicle
would otherwise accelerate due to steepness of grade.
If constant upshifting or downshifting occurs while
driving on steep hills, this position can be used to
prevent repetitive types of shifts. You might choose
I (Intermediate) instead of D (Drive) when driving on
hilly and winding roads.
L (Low): This position reduces vehicle speed more than
I (Intermediate) without using the brakes. You can use it
on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift
lever is put in L (Low), the transmission will not shift into
a low gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
Notice: 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
covered by the vehicle warranty. If you are stuck, do
not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the
brakes to hold the vehicle in place.

Manual Transmission Operation

Here is how to operate the manual transmission:
1 (First): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First).
Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press
the accelerator pedal.
This is the shift pattern.
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