Manual Downshifts
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Manual 5-3 Downshift
- Place the shift selector in DRIVE.
- Accelerate the vehicle to obtain FIFTH range.
- Release the throttle while moving the shift selector to THIRD.
- Verify the following conditions:
- The TCC releases.
- The transmission downshifts immediately to FOURTH range and then to THIRD range.
- The engine slows the vehicle.
Manual 5-2 Downshift
- Place the shift selector in DRIVE.
- Accelerate the vehicle to obtain FIFTH range.
- Release the throttle while moving the shift selector to SECOND.
- Verify the following conditions:
- The TCC releases.
- The transmission downshifts immediately to FOURTH range, then to THIRD, then to SECOND.
- The engine slows the vehicle.