2010 Chrysler Sebring Owner Manual - Page 248

STARTING AND OPERATING 247 NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with AutoStick௡, you can reduce the frequency of transmission shifting during heavy loading, hilly terrain, strong headwinds, or while towing. Under these conditions, selecting the appropriate gear in AutoStick௡ will improve the performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build-up. DRIVE 3 - Four-Speed Transmission This range eliminates shifts into fourth gear. The transmission will operate normally in first and second gear. Shifts into third gear may be delayed to provide second gear operation at higher speeds. The Љ3Љ range should also be used when descending steep grades to prevent brake system distress LOW - Four-Speed Transmission This range should be used for engine braking when descending very steep grades. In this range, upshifts will occur only to prevent engine overspeed while downshifts occur earlier than other gear range selections. CAUTION! If the transmission operating temperature exceeds acceptable limits, the vehicle computer will override DRIVE (OVERDRIVE) and [5] for six-speed AutoStick௡ transmission and [3] for four-speed transmission, range by changing shift points. This is done to prevent transmission damage due to overheating. 5 NOTE: Using the Љ3Љ range while operating the vehicle Reset Mode - Electronic Transmission under heavy operating conditions will improve perforThe transmission is monitored electronically for abnormance and extend transmission life by reducing excesmal conditions. If a condition is detected that could cause sive shifting and heat build-up.