Dodge 2015 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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NOTE:

Tapping one of the steering wheel-mounted shift

paddles (+/-), if equipped, while the shift lever is in

DRIVE, will activate a temporary AutoStick mode. Tap-

ping (-) to enter AutoStick mode will downshift the

transmission to the next lower gear, while using (+) to

enter AutoStick mode will retain the current gear. The

current gear will be displayed in the instrument cluster,

but the ЉMЉ will not be highlighted. The transmission will

revert back to normal operation (if the shift lever remains

in DRIVE) after a period of time, depending on accelera-

tor pedal activity.
In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up or

down when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver

(using the shift lever, or the shift paddles [if equipped]),

unless an engine lugging or overspeed 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 (shift lever in DRIVE),

the transmission will automatically shift up when

maximum engine speed is reached. If the accelerator is

fully depressed, the transmission will downshift when

possible (based on current vehicle speed and gear,

except 6.4L models). Lack of accelerator pedal activity

will cause the transmission to revert to automatic

operation.

• If normal AutoStick mode is engaged (shift lever in

MANUAL position), manual gear selection will be

maintained until the shift lever is returned to DRIVE,

or as described below. The transmission will not

upshift 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 lugging) and will

display the current gear.

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