Drive Systems; All-Wheel Drive - Chevrolet Captiva Owner's Manual

8-26 Driving and Operating
shift into 2 (Second). Then, slowly let
up on the clutch pedal as you press the
accelerator pedal.
3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), 6
(Sixth): Shift into 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth),
5 (Fifth), and 6 (Sixth) the same way
you do for 2 (Second). Slowly let up on
the clutch pedal as you press the
accelerator pedal.
If vehicle speed drops below 32 km/h
(20 mph), or if the engine is not running
smoothly, you should downshift to the
next lower gear. You may have to
downshift two or more gears to keep the
engine running smoothly or for good
performance.
To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal
and press the brake pedal. Just before
the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal
and the brake pedal, and shift to N
(Neutral).
N (Neutral): Use this position when
you start or idle the engine.
R (Reverse): To back up, press down
on the clutch pedal and press the button
on the back of the shift knob while
moving the shift lever into the R
(Reverse) position. Let up on the clutch
pedal slowly while pressing the
accelerator pedal.
Caution
Shifting to R (Reverse) while the
vehicle is moving forward could
damage the transmission. The repairs
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only
after the vehicle is stopped.
Also, use R (Reverse) along with the
parking brake for parking the vehicle.
Do not grind the clutch unnecessarily.
When operation, depress the clutch
pedal completely. Do not use pedal as a
foot rest.
Caution
It is inadvisable to drive with hand
resting on the shift lever.

DRIVE SYSTEMS

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

If your vehicle has active on demand
all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD
system operates automatically without
any action required by the driver. If the
front drive wheels begin to slip, the rear
wheels will automatically begin to
drive the vehicle as required. There may
be a slight engagement noise during
hard use but this is normal.
The AWD warning light blinks when
AWD system is temporarily disabled. If
the light blinks briefly, and then goes
out, this is normal and does not indicate
a system fault. However if the light
blinks continuously, you should consult
a CHEVROLET retailer to repair the
problem as soon as possible.
The light comes on to indicate that there
is a malfunction in the AWD system. If
it happens, your vehicle should be
serviced by a CHEVROLET retailer.