2010 Dodge Charger Owner Manual - Page 282

STARTING AND OPERATING 281 move the shift lever to the right or left (D+/D-) while in the DRIVE position. The gear position will display in the instrument cluster. In the AutoStick௡ mode, the transmission will shift up and down when left or right (D-/D+) is manually selected by the driver. It will remain in the selected gear until another upshift or downshift is chosen. The transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows to a stop (to prevent engine lugging) and will display the current gear. Tapping the shift lever to the D+ position (at a stop) will allow starting in second gear. After a stop, the driver should manually upshift (D+) the transmission as the vehicle is accelerated. WARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing an accident or personal injury. ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) - IF EQUIPPED This vehicle is equipped with an active on-demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system which makes available optimum traction for a wide variety of road surface and driving conditions. The system minimizes wheel slip by To disengage AutoStick௡ mode, hold the shift lever to the automatically redirecting torque to the front and rear right (D+) for a few seconds. You can shift in or out of the wheels as necessary. AutoStick௡ mode at any time without taking your foot off To maximize fuel economy, your AWD vehicle automatithe accelerator pedal. cally defaults to rear-wheel drive (RWD) when road and environmental conditions are such that wheel slip is unlikely to occur. When specific road and environmental conditions require increased levels of road traction, the 5