2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Manual - Page 302

300 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOSTICK Operation The AUTOSTICK position is just below the OVERDRIVE position and is identified by the word "AUTOSTICK". When you place the gear selector lever in the AUTOSTICK position, it can be moved from side to side. Moving the lever to the left (-) triggers a downshift and to the right (+) an upshift. The gear position will be shown in the transmission gear display, located in the instrument cluster. You can shift in or out of the AUTOSTICK mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you choose the OVERDRIVE mode, the transmission will operate automatically; shifting between the four available gears. When you wish to engage AUTOSTICK, simply move the gear selector lever to the AUTOSTICK position. The transmission will remain in the current gear until an upshift or downshift is chosen. Move the lever back to the OVERDRIVE position to shift out of the AUTOSTICK mode. AUTOSTICK General Information • The transmission will automatically upshift from first to second gear and from second to third gear when engine speed reaches about 6,300 RPM. • Downshifts from third to second gear above 74 mph (119 km/h) and from second to first gear above 41 mph (66 km/h) will be ignored. • You can start out in first, second, or third gear. Shifting into fourth gear can occur only after vehicle speed reaches 15 mph (24 km/h). • The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop. • Starting out in third gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions.