Dodge Charger SRT 392 2017, Operating Information Manual, Page: 196 / 576

NOTE:
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Tapping one of the steering wheel-
mounted shift paddles (+/-), while the gear
selector is in DRIVE, will activate a tempo-
rary AutoStick mode. Tapping (-) to enter
AutoStick mode will downshift the trans-
mission to the next lower gear, while us-
ing (+) to enter AutoStick mode will retain
the current gear. The current gear will be
displayed in the instrument cluster, but
the
ⴖ
M
ⴖ
will not be highlighted. The trans-
mission will revert back to normal opera-
tion (if the gear selector remains in DRIVE)
after a period of time, depending on accel-
erator pedal activity.
•
The shift paddles may be disabled (or
re-enabled, as desired) using the SRT
Drive Modes.
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), unless an engine lugging or over-
speed condition would result. It will remain in the
selected gear until another upshift or downshift
is chosen, except as described below.
•
In temporary AutoStick mode (gear selector
in DRIVE), the transmission will automatically
shift up when maximum engine speed is
reached. Lack of accelerator pedal activity
will cause the transmission to revert to auto-
matic 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 second
gear can be helpful in snowy or icy
conditions.
•
If a requested downshift would cause the
engine to over-speed, that shift will not occur.
•
The system will ignore attempts to upshift at
too low of a vehicle speed.
•
Holding the (-) paddle depressed, or holding
the gear selector in the (-) position, will down-
shift the transmission to the lowest gear pos-
sible at the current speed.
•
Transmission shifting will be more noticeable
when AutoStick is engaged.
•
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 the gear selector is
already in DRIVE) until “D” is once again indi-
cated in the instrument cluster. You can shift in
or out of the AutoStick mode at any time without
taking your foot off the accelerator 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.
DRIVE MODES
Your SRT vehicle is equipped with a SRT Drive
Mode feature. This feature gives the driver
control over the systems in the vehicle which
affect its performance, enabling the driver to
tune it for desired driving scenarios. Below are
the modes of operation:
NOTE:
Refer to “Drive Modes” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further descriptions of
these modes.
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