2013 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 314

312 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- • the engine coolant has reached an adequate temperature, mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has • vehicle speed is sufficiently high, and diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could • the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator. recur. If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer Torque Converter Clutch service is required. A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. Overdrive Operation A clutch within the torque converter engages automatiThe automatic transmission includes an electronically cally at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly controlled Overdrive (fourth gear). The transmission will different feeling or response during normal operation in automatically shift into Overdrive if the following conthe upper gears. When the vehicle speed drops or during ditions are present: some accelerations, the clutch automatically disengages. • the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage until • the transmission fluid has reached an adequate tem- the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm perature, [usually after 1 to 3 miles (2 to 5 km) of driving]. Because