Autostick – Dodge 2014 Durango - Owner Manual User Manual

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5. Restart the engine.

6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no

longer detected, the transmission will return to normal
operation.

NOTE:

Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom-

mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your
earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has
diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could
recur.

If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer
service is required.

AutoStick®

AutoStick® is a driver-interactive transmission feature
providing manual shift control, giving you more control
of the vehicle. AutoStick® allows you to maximize en-
gine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and down-
shifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. This

system can also provide you with more control during
passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain
driving, trailer towing, and many other situations.

Operation

When the transmission is in DRIVE, it will operate
automatically, shifting between the eight available gears.
To engage AutoStick®, simply tap one of the steering
wheel-mounted shift paddles (+/-). Tapping (-) to enter
AutoStick® will downshift the transmission to the next
lower gear, while using (+) to enter AutoStick® will
retain the current gear. When AutoStick® is active, the
current transmission gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster.

In AutoStick® mode, the transmission will shift up or
down when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver,
unless an engine lugging or overspeed condition would

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