P Position

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION P Position
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The manual valve is shifted into the P position, the manual valve blocks hydraulic pressure to the forward clutch. Hydraulic pressure is not applied to the start and forward clutches, and power is not transmitted to the drive pulley shaft.

Fig 1: CVT System Hydraulic Flow Diagram - P Position
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