2007 Dodge Caliber Owner's Manual - Page 214

214 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: After pushing beyond the detent (bump/step) and entering "maximum performance" mode, the CVT will no longer operate in the economy mode, but will increase the engine speed up to 6000 RPM. The engine speed will remain at this high RPM while the vehicle accelerates. AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED Autostick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers six manual ratio changes to provide you with more control. 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. Automatic ratio changes upward will only occur to protect the Continuously Variable Automatic Transaxle (CVT) and or the engine from overspeed and changes down will only happen at minimum engine speed to prevent stalling. Autostick Operation Autostick Shifter NOTE: Autostick is not functional until the CVT warms up in cold weather. Autostick operation is activated in the D position by moving the shift lever side to side. Moving the lever to the (+) side will activate Autostick and shift up to the next higher manual ratio, unless you are already operating in or near overdrive in which case, 6th ratio will be selected. In like manner, moving the lever to (-) will activate Autostick and shift to the next lower manual