Chevrolet 2008 Equinox Owner's Manual page 108

In manual shift mode all six forward gears can be
selected.
While using the MSM feature the vehicle will have
operation similar to a manual transmission. You can
use this for sport driving or when driving hilly roads 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:
•
The transmission will not automatically shift to the
next higher gear without moving the shift lever.
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The transmission will not allow shifting to the next
lower gear if the vehicle speed is too high.
If the vehicle does not respond to a gear change,
or detects a problem with the transmission, the range
of gears may be reduced and the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp will come on. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp
on page 3-34.
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Transmission Overheating
If the transmission fluid temperature rises above
270°F (132°C) or rises rapidly, the Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light will flash. See Engine
Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 3-33 for
more information. When the transmission overheats
it will go into a protection mode and will default into a
different shift sequence to help cool the transmission
fluid. This shift sequence is the same for both DRIVE (D)
position and manual mode. Continue driving the
vehicle in either position depending on the required
vehicle speed and load. Once the fluid temperature
lowers to the normal temperature range, the
transmission will return to the normal shift patterns.
Towing or driving on long hills can cause the
transmission fluid temperature to be higher than
normal. If the transmission fluid temperature will
not cool, you may need to pull over and check the
transmission fluid level. You should also check
the engine coolant temperature. If it is hot, see
Engine Overheating on page 5-24.