Drive Range, Manual Second (from Drive, Manual Third) (Without Touch Activated Power): Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When the gear selector lever is moved to the Manual Second (D2) gear range, the manual valve moves and allows line pressure to enter the D2 fluid passage. The transmission reacts by shifting immediately into second gear range and is prevented from upshifting into either Third or Fourth gear.