Dodge 2012 Charger_SRT - User Guide - Manual (Page 32)

Vehicles Equipped with LOW Mode
• To shift from DRIVE to LOW, pull the shift lever rearward until “L” is displayed in
the EVIC.
• To shift back into DRIVE from LOW, pull the shift lever rearward until “D” is
displayed in the EVIC.
TRANSMISSION MODES/AUTOSTICK ®
• AUTOSTICK ® is only available on sport equipped vehicles.
For Vehicles Equipped With Sport Mode
• This mode is driver selectable and will provide more aggressive shifting and is
intended for spirited driving.
• Shifting into SPORT mode can be done anytime the vehicle is in the “D” Drive
position. Simply pull the shift lever and release when “S” is displayed in the EVIC.
Pulling the shift lever rearward a second time will return the vehicle to the “D”
Drive position.
NOTE: When the vehicle is in SPORT mode, there is a green “sport flag” illuminated in
the instrument cluster.
For Vehicles Equipped With Low Mode
• This range should be used for engine braking when descending very steep grades.
In this range, the transmission will downshift for increased engine braking. To
switch between DRIVE and LOW mode, pull the shift lever rearward and release
when “L” is displayed in the EVIC.
• Shifting into LOW can be done anytime the vehicle is in “D” DRIVE position.
AUTOSTICK®
• When the transmission is in DRIVE, it will operate automatically, shifting between
the eight available gears. While in SPORT mode, the transmission will only shift
between seven of the eight available gears.
• To engage AutoStick ® , simply tap one of the steering wheel-mounted shift paddles
(+/-).
• In AutoStick ® mode, the transmission will only shift up or down when (+/-) is
manually selected by the driver, except as described below. It will remain in the
selected gear until another upshift or downshift is chosen.
• When AutoStick ® is active, the current transmission gear is displayed in the EVIC.
• If AutoStick ® is engaged while in DRIVE mode, lack of accelerator pedal activity
will cause the transmission to revert to automatic operation. The transmission will
also upshift automatically once redline, (where the tachometer needle points to the
red portion of the gauge) is reached. If the accelerator is pressed to the floor, the
transmission will downshift when possible (based on current vehicle speed and
gear).
• When AutoStick ® is used in SPORT mode, the transmission will only shift up or
down when commanded by the driver, except as noted below.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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