2008 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 310
2008 Chrysler 300 Manual
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308 STARTING AND OPERATING When frequent transmission shifting occurs when using the Overdrive range, such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions (in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or while towing heavy trailers, use the AutoStick mode and select the "3" range. AutoStick Gear Selection The AutoStick feature can be selected by pressing the shift lever to the right or the left with the lever in the DRIVE position. The gear currently selected is indicated in the instrument cluster display. Briefly, press the shift lever in the "D -" direction and the transmission will shift from the current gear to the next lower gear. Press and hold the shift lever in the "D-" direction and the transmission will shift from the current gear directly to the next lowest gear for best acceleration. NOTE: To avoid overrevving the engine when the shift lever is moved in "D -" direction, the transmission will not shift to a lower gear if the engine's revolutions per minute (RPM) limit would be exceeded. Briefly press the shift lever in the "D +" direction and the transmission will shift from the current gear to the next higher gear. Press and hold the shift lever in the "D +" direction and the transmission will shift from the current gear directly to gear "D." WARNING! On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control. You could lose control of your vehicle and have an accident.