How to Operate the Chevrolet Cavalier with Manual and Automatic Transmission?

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MacLyla
07/29/25 1:56pm
Here is an introduction on how to operate the Chevrolet Cavalier: 1. The 2020 Cavalier has 5 gear positions, which are P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), and L (Low). 2. After entering the driver's seat, fasten your seatbelt first and pay attention to the tachometer on the dashboard. When starting a cold engine, the engine speed is usually above 1000 RPM. Wait for about 10 seconds until the RPM drops below 1000. 3. When the RPM drops below 1000, press the brake pedal with your right foot and shift the gear from P to D. After shifting to D, slowly release the brake pedal with your right foot, then gently press the accelerator to gradually increase the vehicle speed. 4. Press the brake pedal, shift into first gear, and press the accelerator to reach 4000 RPM, then quickly release the brake. 5. If the engine speed is too high, the transmission will not immediately respond to the gear shift but will downshift after the RPM decreases. If the engine speed remains too high for a long time, the transmission will first increase the gear position on the dashboard by 1 and then attempt to downshift. In L gear, the transmission will not upshift beyond the gear position displayed on the dashboard but will downshift based on the vehicle speed to prevent stalling.
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