Chrysler 2012 300 - Owner Manual - Manual (Page 369)

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.
Operation – 5.7L Engine
When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, the
transmission will operate automatically, shifting between
the five available gears. To engage AutoStick
௡, simply
move the shift lever to the right or left (+/-) while in the
DRIVE position, or tap one of the steering wheel-
mounted shift paddles (+/-), if equipped. 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 (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 cho-
sen, except as described below.
• If AutoStick௡ is engaged while in DRIVE mode, the
transmission will automatically shift up when maxi-
mum engine speed is reached.
• If AutoStick௡ is engaged while in SPORT mode, the
transmission will remain in the selected gear even when
maximum engine speed is reached. The transmission
will upshift only when commanded by the driver.
• The transmission will automatically downshift as the
vehicle slows down (to prevent engine lugging) and
will display the current gear.
• The transmission will automatically downshift to first
gear when coming to a stop. After a stop, the driver
should manually upshift (+) the transmission as the
vehicle is accelerated.
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