Chrysler 2010 Sebring - Owner Manual User Manual

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NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with AutoStick

௡, you

can reduce the frequency of transmission shifting during
heavy loading, hilly terrain, strong headwinds, or while
towing. Under these conditions, selecting the appropriate
gear in AutoStick

௡ will improve the performance and

extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting
and heat build-up.

DRIVE 3 — Four-Speed Transmission
This range eliminates shifts into fourth gear. The trans-
mission will operate normally in first and second gear.
Shifts into third gear may be delayed to provide second
gear operation at higher speeds. The

Љ3Љ range should

also be used when descending steep grades to prevent
brake system distress

NOTE:

Using the

Љ3Љ range while operating the vehicle

under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor-
mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces-
sive shifting and heat build-up.

LOW — Four-Speed Transmission
This range should be used for engine braking when
descending very steep grades. In this range, upshifts will
occur only to prevent engine overspeed while downshifts
occur earlier than other gear range selections.

CAUTION!

If the transmission operating temperature exceeds
acceptable limits, the vehicle computer will override
DRIVE

(OVERDRIVE)

and

[5]

for

six–speed

AutoStick

transmission and [3] for four–speed

transmission, range by changing shift points. This is
done to prevent transmission damage due to over-
heating.

Reset Mode - Electronic Transmission
The transmission is monitored electronically for abnor-
mal conditions. If a condition is detected that could cause

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