Jeep 2008 Patriot - Manual (Page 251)

AUTOSTICK
ா — IF EQUIPPED
Autostick
௡ is a driver-interactive transmission that offers
six manual ratio changes to provide you with more
control. Autostick
௡ allows you to maximize engine brak-
ing, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, 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. Automatic
ratio changes upward will only occur to protect the
Continuously Variable Automatic Transaxle (CVT)
and/or the engine from overspeed. Changes down will
only happen at minimum engine speed to prevent stall-
ing.
Autostick
ா Operation
NOTE: Autostick ௡ is not functional until the CVT
warms up in cold weather.
Autostick
௡ Shifter
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