Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
15274222) - 2022 - CRC - 3/12/21
Driving and Operating
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When the shift lever is moved from
D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode), a number
displays next to the L, indicating the current
transmission range.
This number is the highest gear that the
transmission will command while operating
in L (Manual Mode). All gears below that
number are available. As driving conditions
change, the transmission can automatically
shift to lower gears. For example, when L5 is
selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are
automatically shifted by the transmission,
but 6 (Sixth) cannot be used until the plus/
minus button on the shift lever is used to
change to the range.
When the shift lever is moved from
D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode), a downshift
may occur. The gear that the transmission is
operating in when the shift lever is moved
from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode)
determines if a downshift occurs. See the
following chart.
6-Speed Automatic Transmission
Gear before shifting from D (Drive) to
L (Manual Mode)
6th
5th
4th
3rd
2nd
1st
Range after shifting from D (Drive) to
L (Manual Mode)
L4
L4
L3
L2
L2
L1
8-Speed Automatic Transmission
Gear before shifting
from D (Drive) to
L (Manual Mode)
8th
7th
6th
5th
4th
3rd
2nd
1st
Range after shifting
from D (Drive) to
L (Manual Mode)
–
Tow/Haul not engaged
L6
L6
L5
L4
L3
L3
L2
L1
Range after shifting
from D (Drive) to
L (Manual Mode)
–
Tow/Haul engaged
L6
L5
L4
L3
L3
L3
L2
L1
Grade Braking is not available when Range
Selection Mode is active. See
.
While using Range Selection Mode, cruise
control and the Tow/Haul Mode can
be used.
Caution
Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle
in one place on a hill using only the
accelerator pedal may damage the
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