Automatic Transmission - Chevrolet Sonic 2012 Quick Reference Manual

Manual Mode
Manual Mode allows the driver to shift gears manually. This feature can be used to drive
the vehicle in a sportier manner or to downshift when driving on a downhill grade to pro-
vide engine braking.
1. Move the shift lever to the Manual (M) position.
2. Press the + plus or – minus button on the side of the shift lever to upshift or downshift.
The current gear will be displayed on the Driver Information Center.
If vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shift will not occur. When
coming to a stop, the transmission will downshift automatically.
Note: The transmission has a fuel-saving Neutral shift feature. It shifts into Neutral when the vehicle
comes to a stop and the brake pedal is applied. It shifts back to Drive when the brake pedal is
released.
TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRAK® SYSTEMS
The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak stability control system
assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems
turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
✦ optional equipment

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION✦

See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Turning the Systems Off/On
• To turn off traction control, press the
Traction Control/StabiliTrak Off
button. The
will illuminate on the instrument cluster.
Turn off traction control if the vehicle is
stuck and rocking the vehicle is
required.
• To turn off both traction control
and StabiliTrak, press and hold the
button. The
Off light and
illuminate on the instrument cluster.
• Press the button again to turn on both
systems.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Audio System
Traction Control Off light
Traction Control
StabiliTrak Off light will
13