Dodge 2007 Sprinter - Manual (Page 124)

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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
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Selecting the ideal shift range
̈ Press and hold the selector lever
towards D–.
The automatic transmission will shift to
a range which allows easy acceleration
and deceleration. To do this, the auto-
matic transmission will shift down one
or more gears.
When the selector lever is in position D you
can restrict or derestrict the shift range for
the automatic transmission.
̈ Press the selector lever briefly towards
the right (D+) or left (D–).
The set shift range is shown in the dis-
play.
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the au-
tomatic transmission shifts gears:
ț Little throttle:
early upshifts
ț More throttle:
later upshifts
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
̈ Depress the accelerator pedal beyond
the pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to
the next gear down, depending on the
engine speed.
̈ Release the accelerator pedal as
soon as the desired speed has been
reached.
The automatic transmission shifts up
again.
Shift ranges
i
If the maximum engine speed for the
shift range is reached and you depress
the accelerator, the automatic trans-
mission will not upshift if the shift
range is restricted.
ê The transmission shifts
through all 5 gears.
é The automatic transmission
shifts only as far as fourth gear.
è The automatic transmission
shifts only as far as third gear.
This position allows you to use
the braking effect of the en-
gine.
ç The automatic transmission
shifts only as far as second
gear.
For braking on steep downhill
gradients and for driving:
ț on steep mountain roads
ț in mountainous terrain
ț in arduous conditions
æ The automatic transmission
only works in first gear.
For braking on extremely steep
downhill gradients and long
downhill gradients.
Driving tips