Chrysler 2011 300 - Manual (Page 318)

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 situa-
tions.
Operation
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 (D+/D-) while in
the DRIVE position. When AutoStick
௡ is active, the
current transmission gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster. In AutoStick
௡ mode, the transmission will only
shift up and down when right or left (+/-) is manually
selected by the driver, or as described below. It will
remain in the selected gear until another upshift or
downshift is chosen.
Fully pressing the accelerator pedal while in Autostick
௡
mode will downshift the transmission as needed for
maximum acceleration (3.6L Models Only).
The transmission will automatically downshift as the
vehicle slows to a stop (to prevent engine lugging) and
will display the current gear. Tapping the shift lever to
the D+ position (at a stop) will allow starting in second
gear. After a stop, the driver should manually upshift
(D+) the transmission as the vehicle is accelerated.
To disengage AutoStick ௡ mode, hold the shift lever to the
right (D+) for a few seconds. You can shift in or out of the
AutoStick
௡ mode at any time without taking your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
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