2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Manual - Page 201

200 STARTING AND OPERATING LOW - 1st This range should be used for maximum engine braking when descending steep grades. In this range, up shifts will occur only to prevent engine over speed while down shifts from second to first gear will occur as early as possible. you move the shift lever into 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 gear display, located in the instrument cluster. NOTE: • In AutoStick௡ mode, the transmission will only shift AUTOSTICKா - IF EQUIPPED up and down when the driver manually moves the AutoStick௡ is a driver-interactive transmission that offers shift lever right (D+) or left (D-). manual gear-shifting capability to provide you with more control. AutoStick௡ allows you to maximize engine brak- • An UPSHIFT message will appear in the Electronic ing, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) portion of the inimprove overall vehicle performance. This system can strument cluster. This message appears in order to also provide you with more control during passing, city alert the driver to upshift to the next gear. The driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, UPSHIFT message will display while operating the trailer towing, and many other situations. vehicle at higher engine revolutions per minute (RPM). Operation The AutoStick௡ position is just below the OVERDRIVE position and is identified by the word "AutoStick". When