Dodge 2016 Challenger, Operating Information Manual

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the gear selector remains in DRIVE) after a
period of time, depending on accelerator
pedal activity.
In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up
or down when (+/-) is manually selected by the
driver (using the gear selector, or the shift
paddles [if equipped]), unless an engine lugging
or overspeed condition would result. It will re-
main in the selected gear until another upshift or
downshift is chosen, except as described be-
low.
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In temporary AutoStick mode (gear selector
in DRIVE), the transmission will automati-
cally shift up when maximum engine speed is
reached. If the accelerator is fully depressed,
the transmission will downshift when pos-
sible (based on current vehicle speed and
gear, except 6.2L and 6.4L models). Lack of
accelerator pedal activity will cause the
transmission to revert to automatic operation.
•
If normal AutoStick mode is engaged (gear
selector in MANUAL position), manual gear
selection will be maintained until the gear
selector is returned to DRIVE, or as de-
scribed below. The transmission will not up-
shift automatically at redline in this mode, nor
will downshifts be obtained if the accelerator
pedal is pressed to the floor.
•
The transmission will automatically downshift
as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine lug-
ging) and will display the current gear.
•
The transmission will automatically downshift
to first gear when coming to a stop. After a
stop, the driver should manually upshift (+)
the
transmission as the vehicle is
accelerated.
•
You can start out, from a stop, in first or
second gear. Tapping (+) (at a stop) will allow
starting in second gear. Starting out in sec-
ond gear can be helpful in snowy or icy
conditions.
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If a requested downshift would cause the
engine to over-speed, that shift will not occur.
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The system will ignore attempts to upshift at
too low of a vehicle speed.
•
Holding the (-) paddle depressed (if
equipped), or holding the gear selector in the
(-) position, will downshift the transmission to
the lowest gear possible at the current
speed.
•
Transmission shifting will be more noticeable
when AutoStick is enabled.
•
The system may revert to automatic shift
mode if a fault or overheat condition is
detected.
To disengage AutoStick mode, return the gear
selector to the DRIVE position, or press and
hold the (+) shift paddle (if equipped, and the
gear selector is already in DRIVE) until “D” is
once again indicated in the instrument cluster.
You can shift in or out of the AutoStick mode at
any time without taking your foot off the accel-
erator pedal.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery surface. The drive wheels
could lose their grip and the vehicle could
skid, causing a collision or personal injury.
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