Hold Mode Functions - Chevrolet 2005 Epica Owner's Manual

The transaxle also has the ability to adapt to
changing road grade conditions. It will shift between
three different load settings:
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Load 1 is designed for driving on moderate
road grades.
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Load 2 is designed for driving on steep
road grades.
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Load 3 is designed for driving downhill and allows
for better engine braking.
If there is a malfunction with the automatic transaxle,
the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) or the HOLD
indicator light will turn on or flash. See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 3-41 or Hold Mode Light
on page 3-39.
Have your vehicle fixed as soon as possible.
Hold Mode
Your vehicle's transaxle has a hold mode.
Press the HOLD button
on the console below the
shift lever to turn on
hold mode.
Press the button again to turn off hold mode, and return
to normal automatic transaxle operation.
While on, the HOLD indicator light on the instrument
panel will light up. See Hold Mode Light on page 3-39.
When hold mode is activated, the transaxle operates
in the following ways:
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When the transaxle is in AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE (D), the transaxle operates in a gear
range of SECOND (2) to THIRD (3) to AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE (D) and tries to maintain AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE (D) for as long as possible.
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When the transaxle is in THIRD (3), the transaxle
operates in a gear range of SECOND (2) to
THIRD (3) and tries to maintain THIRD (3) for as
long as possible.
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When the transaxle is in SECOND (2), the transaxle
is fixed in that gear.
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When the transaxle is in FIRST (1), the transaxle is
fixed in that gear.

Hold Mode Functions

Winter Function
Select hold mode while in AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE (D), THIRD (3) or SECOND (2) to help the
vehicle maintain traction on slippery road surfaces,
such as snow, mud, or ice.
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