Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Specifications download pdf (Page 122)

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Shift Speeds

{CAUTION:

If you skip a gear when you downshift, you

could lose control of your vehicle. You could

injure yourself or others. Don’t shift down more

than one gear at a time when you downshift.

Do not allow the engine rpm to overspeed and enter the

tachometer red lines. Engine overspeed occurs when

downshifting, or descending a grade, at too high a

vehicle speed. When going down steep grades, always

select a gear at least one position lower than you

would use on climbing a grade. This will allow the

vehicle’s engine to provide some braking and help to

slow the vehicle as it goes down the grade. Monitor your

vehicle speed, acceleration and engine rpm while

applying the brakes as you go down the grade to ensure

you have complete control over the vehicle.

If your engine speed drops below 600 rpm, or if the

engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to

the next lower gear. When operating on slippery

surfaces, downshift at lower than normal vehicle speeds

to prevent the tires from slipping.

In bench seat equipped vehicles, move the tallest

beverage containers to the right cupholder to provide

additional clearance for the shift lever.

For vehicles equipped with a center console, the front

cup holder pulls out and turns 180° to provide additional

clearance between tall beverage containers and the

shift lever.

Up-Shift Light

If you have a manual

transmission, you may

have a shift light. This light

will show you when to

shift to the next higher gear

for best fuel economy.

When this light comes on, you can shift to the next

higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions allow.

For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and

shift when the light comes on.

While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on

and off if you quickly change the position of the

accelerator.

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