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BZapp725 · 11-04-2013, 07:56 PM

I own a 2013 lt rs. What I greatly would like to know is how you are supposed to be able to put it in sport mode. The only way I can get it in s.m. now is when I jam it all the way back in M mode. Sometimes I see the s sometimes I dont, once it is in sport it only takes a little tap to knock it out. Also the shifter doesnt click (lock) in M mode. Not sure how its supposed to work but I know something is screwy with it.

I read the owners manual and I couldnt come up with anything solid............

oldfriend · 11-04-2013, 08:04 PM

The way it works , or suppose to work is , one pulls the shifter all the way to the back , by doing this it moves from D to S , and only if you click on the paddle shifters , it goes to M
It should show all of this on the dash /HUD

PalmerGA · 11-04-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

The way it works , or suppose to work is , one pulls the shifter all the way to the back , by doing this it moves from D to S , and only if you click on the paddle shifters , it goes to M
It should show all of this on the dash /HUD

That's pretty much it, in a nut shell. Pull your shifter to "M" and you should see a "S" (Sport Mode) displayed on your Driver Information Center (DIC). You can shift to M at any time while moving forward or stopped. The "S" should remain there until you; 1) shift into D or, 2) press your "-" tap shifter, which will put you into full "Manual" mode to continue using your tap shifters.

BZapp725 · 11-05-2013, 06:35 AM

I understand what you both are saying but mine doesnt go into s unless i jam it back, putting it in m alone doesnt guarantee it is in s, at least on mine. Should it be fixed?

40years · 11-05-2013, 08:14 AM

For whatever reason, your shifter is out of adjustment. Take it back to the dealer and have then adjust it. Simple fix.

PalmerGA · 11-05-2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BZapp725

I understand what you both are saying but mine doesnt go into s unless i jam it back, putting it in m alone doesnt guarantee it is in s, at least on mine. Should it be fixed?

Yeah... what "40years" says: Out of adjustment - take it to your dealer to fix. Should be easy.

Goober · 11-05-2013, 11:43 AM

Sounds like a PITA. Glad I got the manual.

PalmerGA · 11-05-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Goober

Sounds like a PITA. Glad I got the manual.

I'm sure M6 tranny have their rare issues also. This is not an issue that is common by any means. Stuff happens.

NJBourne23 · 11-05-2013, 02:07 PM

So there are 3 modes correct? Auto Drive (D), Sport Mode (S) and "Manual" (M)? What does Sport Mode do? What is different about sport compared to non sport? If it is in "S" mode, I do not need to shift gears manually correct? Just clarifying this all up!

S3XPanther · 11-05-2013, 02:14 PM

My sport mode is 2k revs followed quickly by a clutch dump

not · 11-05-2013, 02:16 PM

C'mon, do V6's really have a sport mode?....

NJBourne23 · 11-05-2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by not

C'mon, do V6's really have a sport mode?....

Where I live there is too much traffic and stupid people for me to have a manual. Would I have preferred one? Yes, they are more fun but not when you have people that get 2 inches from your bumper at a light and traffic out the whazoo on just about every road you're on. Becomes more of an annoyance sadly

S3XPanther · 11-05-2013, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NJBourne23

Where I live there is too much traffic and stupid people for me to have a manual. Would I have preferred one? Yes, they are more fun but not when you have people that get 2 inches from your bumper at a light and traffic out the whazoo on just about every road you're on. Becomes more of an annoyance sadly

That excuse, huh? I live in one of the five boroughs and don't have a problem with a stick. Modern clutches are pretty soft. And yes people get close, but you just have to know what you're doing.

RubberChicken · 11-05-2013, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NJBourne23

So there are 3 modes correct? Auto Drive (D), Sport Mode (S) and "Manual" (M)? What does Sport Mode do? What is different about sport compared to non sport? If it is in "S" mode, I do not need to shift gears manually correct? Just clarifying this all up!

In sport mode, the car will still shift automatically, but it does so at a much higher RPM. If you press a tap shift button, you will enter "manual" mode and you'll have to do all the upshifts yourself.

11-04-2013, 07:56 PM	#1
BZapp725 Drives: Crystal red 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: PA Posts: 14	Need help deciphering sport mode I own a 2013 lt rs. What I greatly would like to know is how you are supposed to be able to put it in sport mode. The only way I can get it in s.m. now is when I jam it all the way back in M mode. Sometimes I see the s sometimes I dont, once it is in sport it only takes a little tap to knock it out. Also the shifter doesnt click (lock) in M mode. Not sure how its supposed to work but I know something is screwy with it. I read the owners manual and I couldnt come up with anything solid............

11-05-2013, 06:35 AM	#4
BZapp725 Drives: Crystal red 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: PA Posts: 14	I understand what you both are saying but mine doesnt go into s unless i jam it back, putting it in m alone doesnt guarantee it is in s, at least on mine. Should it be fixed? __________________ Injen pf7012wb c.a.i. S.G.M. rally stripes. Splash guards. 35% tint.

11-05-2013, 08:14 AM	#5
40years Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Hyper Blue Met. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,593	For whatever reason, your shifter is out of adjustment. Take it back to the dealer and have then adjust it. Simple fix. __________________ proud member "club elite" # 89

11-05-2013, 02:07 PM	#9
NJBourne23 Master of Nothings Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: PA Posts: 691 View My Garage	So there are 3 modes correct? Auto Drive (D), Sport Mode (S) and "Manual" (M)? What does Sport Mode do? What is different about sport compared to non sport? If it is in "S" mode, I do not need to shift gears manually correct? Just clarifying this all up! __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS

11-05-2013, 02:14 PM	#10
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	My sport mode is 2k revs followed quickly by a clutch dump __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

11-04-2013, 08:04 PM	#2
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	The way it works , or suppose to work is , one pulls the shifter all the way to the back , by doing this it moves from D to S , and only if you click on the paddle shifters , it goes to M It should show all of this on the dash /HUD

11-05-2013, 11:43 AM	#7
Goober Account Suspended Drives: Camaro Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: US Posts: 522	Sounds like a PITA. Glad I got the manual.

11-05-2013, 02:16 PM	#11
not Account Suspended Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 341	C'mon, do V6's really have a sport mode?....