2008 Chrysler Sebring Owner Manual Convertible - Page 264

264 STARTING AND OPERATING • Transaxle shifting will be more noticeable when Autostick௡ is engaged. • If a low range is selected and the engine accelerates to the rev limit, the transaxle will automatically select the next higher ratio. • If a downshift would cause the engine to over-speed, that shift will not occur until it is safe for the engine. Mostly the transaxle will stay in the manually selected ratio, however: − If the system detects powertrain overheating, the transaxle 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 transaxle will return to the automatic mode until the problem is corrected. PARKING BRAKE The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle. WARNING! Never use Park position on an automatic transaxle as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. When parking on a flat surface, place the gear selector lever in the "P" (Park) position first, and then apply the parking brake.