User Manual - Page 174

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Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) -
2020 - CRC - 4/23/19
Driving and Operating 173
This position is for normal driving.
If more power is needed for
passing, press the accelerator
pedal down.
L : This position reduces vehicle
speed without using the brakes by
using the braking effect of engine
compression. It can help control
vehicle speed going down steep
hills, on long downhill grades, or on
mountain roads, along with using
the brakes off and on. This may
prolong the life of the brake linings.
In the event of a fault, the
malfunction indicator lamp
illuminates. See your dealer for
repairs.
Manual Transmission
Caution
Shifting the vehicle initially into
any gear other than 1 (First) or
R (Reverse) can damage the
clutch. Shift the manual
transmission in the proper
sequence, and time the gear
shifting with the accelerator to
avoid revving the engine and
damaging the clutch.
Caution
The message MANUAL
TRANSMISSION — RELEASE
CLUTCH PEDAL displays and a
chime sounds if the manual
transmission clutch pedal is
partially applied for an extended
period of time while the vehicle is
being driven. Driving with the
clutch pedal applied can reduce
the life of the clutch and/or
damage it. Fully release the
clutch pedal after each gear
change.
Caution
The message REDUCED
PERFORMANCE — REDUCE
CLUTCH USE displays and
engine torque is momentarily
limited if excessive manual
transmission clutch slip is
detected while the clutch pedal is
(Continued)
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