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Refer to your Owner Manual for important information about using the high-performance driving
features.
Automatic Transmission Performance
Paddle Shifting
While in Drive (D), use either paddle
on the back of the steering wheel to
temporarily take control of gear selec-
tion. Automatic shifting returns after
7 seconds of cruising at a steady speed
without any manual shifts, or when the
vehicle stops.
Pull the right paddle to upshift and the
left paddle to downshift. The current
gear will be displayed on the instrument
cluster or HUD
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Move the shift lever to the left from Drive (D) into the gate /– and use the
paddles to manually upshift or downshift the transmission. If the current vehicle
speed is too fast or too slow for the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
Performance Shifting
While driving in Sport Mode or Track Mode (V8 models), the transmission may hold the
current gear during high cornering loads. When braking, the transmission will downshift
to keep up engine speed for exiting the corner. When driving at a steady speed, the trans-
mission will upshift to the appropriate gear.
Powertrain Braking
With the shift lever in Drive (D) when driving on steep grades where frequent braking is
required, the transmission may downshift to help hold vehicle speed and reduce brake
wear. Continuing to apply the brake pedal will cause the transmission to downshift until
3rd gear is reached. When the road levels out and the accelerator pedal is applied, the
transmission will upshift to the appropriate gear.
Manual Transmission Shifting (V8 Models Only)
1-to-4 Shift
– The 1st to 4th shift feature helps achieve the best possible fuel economy.
The 1-to-4 shift message will display on the instrument cluster when, from a stop,
acceleration and vehicle qualifications are met. When the shift message is displayed, the
transmission can be shifted only from 1st to 4th gear. Forcing the shift lever into any
other gear may damage the transmission.
Active Rev Match
– Active Rev Match aids in smoother shifting by matching engine speed
to the next selected gear.
Pull either REV MATCH paddle on the back of the steering wheel to activate or deacti-
vate the system. When active, the current gear is displayed in amber on the instrument
cluster.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
High-Performance Driving Features
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