Dodge 2008 Charger - Manual (Page 273)

selector lever to the Left (-) triggers a downshift and to
the Right (+) an upshift. The gear position will display in
the instrument cluster on the transmission range indica-
tor.
You can shift in or out of the Autostick
௡ mode at any time
without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you
choose the Overdrive mode, the transmission will oper-
ate automatically, shifting between the five available
gears. When you wish to engage Autostick,
௡ simply
move the selector lever to the Right or Left (D+/D-) while
in the D (Drive) position. The transmission will remain in
the current gear until an upshift or downshift is chosen.
Autostick
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— 5.7L Engine
Autostick ௡ is a driver-interactive transmission that offers
manual gear shifting to provide you with more control of
the vehicle. Autostick
௡ allows you to maximize engine
braking, 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.
Autostick ௡ Operation
By placing the selector lever in the D (Drive) position, it
can be moved from side to side. This allows the driver to
select a specific gear. Moving the selector lever to the Left
(-) triggers a downshift and to the Right (+) an upshift.
The gear position will display in the instrument cluster
on the transmission range indicator.
NOTE: In Autostick ௡ mode, the transmission will only
shift up or down when the driver moves the selector
lever to the Right (D+) or Left (D-).
You can shift in or out of the Autostick ௡ mode at any time
without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal. When
you wish to engage Autostick
௡, simply move the selector
lever to the Left or Right (D-/D+) while in the D (Drive)
position. To disengage Autostick
௡, hold the selector lever
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