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Question posted by Larsall on October 20th, 2013

Chevy Prizm 2001 Will Not Shift To Lower Gear

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Owner's Manual - Page 2

Every 2001 Prizm under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-CHEV-USA ® ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800) that provides in an emergency: Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing

Owner's Manual - Page 3

Owner's Manual - Page 8

... if you ever need it was printed. vi Please keep this manual. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name PRIZM are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in it so the new owner can use it. We support voluntary...

Owner's Manual - Page 17

... push down so that the head restraints are installed properly. Slide the head restraint up to raise the head restraint. Pull up or down . To lower it could be sure that the top of the restraint is not installed on the seatback or stored in place after you need to fold...

Owner's Manual - Page 51

Be sure the head restraint is not installed on the top of the seatback and lower the child restraint cushion. CAUTION: If a head restraint is properly installed when using the built-in a crash or sudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could ...

Owner's Manual - Page 52

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Owner's Manual - Page 93

...the position the switch returns to ON for normal driving. that 's a safety feature. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your shift lever to PARK (P) only when your electrical power accessories (such as the radio, but not the ventilation fan). Hold the clutch...ACC or LOCK and the key is not all the way down -- Manual Transaxle The gear selector should be in any other position --

Owner's Manual - Page 96

... hit people or objects. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. You could move the shift lever into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button as you wish. See "Shifting Out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is stopped. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to fully apply your warranty. 2-19 Unless your foot is firmly on the...

Owner's Manual - Page 97

... as much as you even more power. NOTICE: Don't drive in deep snow or mud. Don't shift into low gear until the vehicle is going uphill, don't hold your accelerator pedal about halfway down . LOW (L): This ... transaxle. It can damage your accelerator pedal all the way down . If the shift lever is for more power but lower fuel economy than 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (...

Owner's Manual - Page 100

This chart shows when to shift to the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two or more than one gear at a time when you downshift. Don't shift down and pull up on . Shift Speeds Parking Brake CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could injure yourself or others. Manual Transaxle Recommended Shift Speeds ENGINE 1.8L...

Owner's Manual - Page 103

... into the rectangular slot and press down but still can turn the ignition key to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P). Once the shift lever has been placed into the drive gear you are ready to OFF, remove the key and release the clutch. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Only) Before...

Owner's Manual - Page 111

... to keep your vehicle will turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your speed. Erasing Speed Memory When you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on the following: D D D D D Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamp Instrument Panel Lights...

Owner's Manual - Page 169

...Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by shifting to slip and lose cornering force. But skids are no longer rolling), release enough ...and slow down steadily when you have anti-lock, then in a curve causes tires to a lower gear). In the steering or cornering skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to stop suddenly...

Owner's Manual - Page 178

... ignition off is this: let your vehicle in hills or mountains. You could crash. could get so hot that let you go down a hill. Shift to a lower gear when you can climb the hill better. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no...

Owner's Manual - Page 190

.... Then, to move the trailer to turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. If you don't shift down, you might have someone guide you 're about to the left . To move the trailer to...while trailering could be sure the trailer bulbs are seeing your brakes so much that hand to a lower gear before you 're turning with one hand. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. Avoid jerky or...

Owner's Manual - Page 191

Just drive in FOURTH (4) (or, as you need to , a lower gear). Parking on Hills CAUTION: You really should not park your rig on...than OVERDRIVE (or, as you need to , a lower gear). 2. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: D Start your vehicle and the trailer can be injured, and both your engine; D Shift into gear for a manual transaxle. 5. and D Release the...

Owner's Manual - Page 202

...doesn't come back on a hot day. You may not be safe, drive slower for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); Turn on , turn off . 2. Just to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window... you no longer have the warning, turn it cools down. otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving -- If you get a little too hot when you: If you 're in traffic.

Owner's Manual - Page 222

... Vehicle To Get It Out First, turn your front wheels. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is equipped with a manual transaxle, between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear (or with recovery hooks. The recovery hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle...

Owner's Manual - Page 242

...run at idle for about three seconds in each gear range, pausing for three to five minutes. 1. Push it back in PARK (P). Then, position the shift lever in all the way, wait three seconds and.... See "Engine Compartment Overview" in PARK (P). D With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in the Index for more information on location. D With your vehicle on a level place...

Owner's Manual - Page 325

... the clutch down , your vehicle needs service. The starter should work only in any folding seat hardware. On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift lever in each gear. More frequent lubrication may be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it is pushed down all seat latches lock. Follow the steps...