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Holding the (-) paddle pressed (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.
NOTE:
When Selec-Speed Control is enabled, AutoS
-
tick is not active.
To disengage AutoStick, return the gear selector
to the DRIVE position, or press and hold the (+)
shift paddle (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
AutoStick at any time without taking your foot
off the accelerator pedal.
TORQUE RESERVE
Torque Reserve is automatically enabled while
staging a Brake Torque Launch, to reduce the
time required for the intake system to fill with
air. Torque Reserve provides greater engine
airflow than is otherwise required, stops fuel
flow to multiple cylinders and retards spark as
necessary to hold the torque from the extra
airflow “in reserve”. As soon as the driver
launches the car, fuel flow is restored and spark
is advanced to instantaneously deliver the
reserve torque. For a given launch engine
speed, additional torque is delivered more
quickly than is possible without Torque Reserve.
NOTE:
Due to the way the engine is controlled during
Torque Reserve, a distinct exhaust note is
produced and engine vibration increases.
DUAL MODE EXHAUST
This vehicle is equipped with a dual-mode
exhaust, designed to provide both quiet cruising
and sporty sound. The system has two modes,
Performance Exhaust ON and Performance
Exhaust OFF. A button on the dashboard can be
used to toggle between settings, and the light
illuminates when “Performance Exhaust ON”
mode is active. In this mode, the exhaust valves
are commanded fully open to deliver a deep,
sporty sound. A message appears momentarily
in the instrument cluster whenever the exhaust
mode changes. When the “Performance
Exhaust OFF” setting is active, the exhaust
valves are closed except at high engine speeds
and loads, when they are commanded open
without notification.
Dual Mode Exhaust Button
The exhaust system has a default setting for
each vehicle drive mode. In 4H AUTO, 4H PT, 4L,
and ROCK mode, Performance Exhaust is OFF
by default; however, if Performance Exhaust ON
is activated by pressing the exhaust button, this
setting will be saved after changing drive modes
and after restarting the engine.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine
braking 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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