Chevrolet Lacetti Quiz
Driving the Vehicle

Driving Tips - Engine Braking

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To use engine braking effect on long downhill grades, do the following:

• For automatic transmission, if necessary, shift to range "3", "2" or "1".

Engine braking is most effective in range "1".

If you shift to range "1" at too high a speed, the automatic transmission will remain in the current gear until the vehicle slows down.

For normal engine braking, shift to range "3" or "2". To increase deceleration, shift to range "1".

• For manual transmission, shift down through the gears one at a time.

• Do not downshift the manual transmission by two or more gears at once.

This will prevent transmission damage or loss of control, as well as possible injury.

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