How to use your Manual Shift on your 2015 Chevy Cruze

We are going to learn how to use the manual shift mode in a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze.

When looking at the shift pattern, you will notice P, R, N, D, and off to the side, a plus and a minus. To shift through the gears, press the button on the front of the shift lever and put the vehicle into drive. Once in drive, nudge the gear lever to the left to place the car in manual mode. A letter “M” will appear in place of “D” in the driver information center. The “M” will have a number next to it which is the gear the car is currently in. The Cruze has 6 gears which can all be accessed with the manual mode. From a stop, you can start off in first, second, or third. All you need to do is nudge the gear lever forward towards the plus icon to shift up or nudge it backward towards the minus to shift down.

The transmission will protect the car from going into a gear that would cause damage. Therefore, you cannot place the car in first on the highway at 65 miles per hour. The driver information center will let you know when a shift is denied. When you are done shifting, nudge the gear lever to the right to place the car back into Drive. Having the ability to control what gear you are in makes for a dynamic driving experience. It is fun and can even get you better fuel economy.

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