2012 Dodge Caliber Owner Manual - Page 315

STARTING AND OPERATING 313 AutoStick௡ operation is activated in the DRIVE position by moving the shift lever side-to-side. Moving the shift 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 sixth gear ratio will be selected. In like manner, moving the shift lever to (-) will activate AutoStick௡ and shift to the next lower manual ratio. After AutoStick௡ is activated, the manual ratio selected is displayed in the transmission ratio display and tipping the shift lever to the (+) or (-) direction will cause an upshift or downshift by one ratio. AutoStick௡ Is Deactivated: • By holding the shift lever to (+) momentarily • When the shift lever is shifted out of DRIVE • When in sixth position, touching the shift lever to the right • When heavy Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) application is detected General Information • If a ratio other than first is selected and the vehicle is brought to a stop, the transmission control logic will automatically select the first gear ratio. • If a low range is selected and the engine accelerates to the rev limit, the transmission will automatically select the next higher ratio. • If a downshift would cause the engine to overspeed, that shift will not occur until it is safe for the engine. • 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