Chevrolet Sonic 2013 Quick Reference Manual page 13

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 provide
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.
F Optional equipment
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONF
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
light 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.
Traction Control Off
Traction Control
StabiliTrak Off light will
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