Chrysler 2012 200 Convertible - Owner Manual - Manual (Page 321)

• Avoid using speed control when AutoStick௡ is en-
gaged.
• The transmission will automatically shift up when
maximum engine speed is reached while AutoStick
௡ is
engaged.
• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when
AutoStick ௡ is engaged.
• If a downshift would cause the engine to overspeed,
that shift will not occur until it is safe for the engine.
• If the system detects powertrain overheating, the
transmission will revert to the automatic shift mode
and remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off.
• If the system detects a problem, it will disable the
AutoStick
௡ mode and the transmission will return to
the automatic mode until the problem is corrected.
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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