Dodge 2008 Avenger, Owner'S Manual

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The transaxle will automatically shift up when maxi-
mum engine speed is reached while Autostick
t
is
engaged.
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Transaxle shifting will be more noticeable when
Autostick
t
is engaged.
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If a downshift would cause the engine to over-speed,
that shift will not occur until it is safe for the engine.
The transaxle will stay in the manually selected gear.
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If the system detects powertrain overheating, the
transaxle will revert to the automatic shift mode and
remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off.
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If the system detects a problem, it will disable the
AutoStick
t
mode and the transaxle will return to the
automatic mode until the problem is corrected.
ALL WHEEL DRIVE — IF EQUIPPED
This feature provides full time, on-demand, All Wheel
Drive (AWD). The system is automatic with no driver
inputs or additional driving skills required. Under nor-
mal driving conditions, the front wheels provide most of
the traction. If the front wheels begin to lose traction,
power is shifted automatically to the rear wheels. The
greater the front wheel traction loss, the greater the
power transfer to the rear wheels.
Additionally, on dry pavement under heavy throttle
input (where one may have no wheel spin), torque will be
sent to the rear in a preemptive effort to improve vehicle
launch and performance characteristics.
The system contributes to good fuel economy by operat-
ing only on demand, thereby minimizing power-robbing
friction and inertia.
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