Manual Transmission - Chevrolet Cruse 2014 Owner's Manual

All gears below that number are
available to use. For example, when
4 (Fourth) is shown next to the M,
1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) gears are
shifted automatically. To shift to
5 (Fifth) gear, press the shift lever
forward (+) to upshift or shift into
D (Drive).
M (Manual Mode) will prevent
shifting to a lower gear range if the
engine speed is too high. If vehicle
speed is not reduced within the time
allowed, the lower gear range shift
will not be completed. Slow the
vehicle, then press the shift lever
rearward ( ) to downshift to the
desired lower gear range.
While using the ERS, cruise control
can be used.

Manual Transmission

Shift Pattern
All Models Fuel Economy
Except Fuel
Economy Model
These are the shift patterns for the
six-speed manual transmissions.
To operate the transmissions:
Caution
Do not rest your hand on the shift
lever while driving. The pressure
could cause premature wear in
the transmission. The repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Driving and Operating
Do not rest your foot on the clutch
pedal while driving or while
stopped. The pressure can cause
premature wear in the clutch. The
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Model
1 (First): Press the clutch pedal
fully to the pedal stop and shift into
1 (First). Then slowly let up on the
clutch pedal as the accelerator
pedal is pressed.
If the vehicle comes to a complete
stop and it is hard to shift into
1 (First), put the shift lever in Neutral
and let up on the clutch. Press the
clutch pedal back down. Then shift
into 1 (First).
2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal
fully to the pedal stop while letting
up on the accelerator pedal and
shifting into 2 (Second). Then,
slowly let up on the clutch pedal as
the accelerator pedal is pressed.
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Caution