2006 Chrysler Pacifica Owner's Manual - Page 265

STARTING AND OPERATING 265 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 operate automatically; shifting between the four available gears. When you wish to engage AutoStick, simply move the shift lever to the AUTOSTICK position. The transmission will remain in the current gear until an upshift or downshift is chosen. Move the lever back to the Overdrive position to shift out of the AutoStick mode. AutoStick General Information • The transmission will automatically upshift from first to second gear and from second to third gear when engine speed reaches about 6300 RPM. • Downshifts from third to second gear above 74 mph (119 km/h) and from second to first gear above 41 mph (66 km/h) will be ignored. • You can start out in first, second, or third gear. Shifting into fourth gear can occur only after vehicle speed reaches 15 mph (24 km/h). • The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop. • Starting out in third gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions. • While in the AutoStick mode, Speed Control will only function in third or fourth gear. Downshifting out of third gear will turn off the speed control. • 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. 5