Driving on slippery surfaces, Acceleration – Dodge 2015 Dart - Owner Manual User Manual

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• If the system detects powertrain overheating, the

transmission will revert to automatic shift mode and

remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off.

• If the system detects a problem, it will disable

AutoStick mode and the transmission will return to

the automatic mode until the problem is corrected.

To disengage AutoStick mode, return the shift lever to the

DRIVE position. You can shift in or out of the AutoStick

position at any time without taking your foot off the

accelerator pedal.

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.

DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES

Acceleration

Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-

pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull

erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs

when there is a difference in the surface traction under

the front (driving) wheels.

WARNING!

Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous.
Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the
front wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle
and possibly have a collision. Accelerate slowly and
carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction
(ice, snow, wet, mud, loose sand, etc.).

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