2010 Chrysler Sebring Owner Manual Convertible - Page 256

STARTING AND OPERATING 255 REVERSE DRIVE - Six-Speed Transmission This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Use only This range should be used for most city and highway after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts, downshifts, and best fuel economy. However, use the AutoStick௡ NEUTRAL mode and select the appropriate gear when frequent This range is used when vehicle is standing for protransmission shifting occurs in the DRIVE range. For longed periods with engine running. Engine may be example: When operating the vehicle under heavy loadstarted in this range. Set the parking brake if you must ing conditions, (i.e., in hilly terrain, traveling into strong leave the vehicle. headwinds, or while towing heavy trailers). Under these conditions, reducing shifting by selecting the appropriate WARNING! gear in AutoStick௡ will improve the performance and Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting ignition switch to coast down a hill. These are unsafe and heat build-up. practices that limit your response to changing traffic DRIVE - Four-Speed Transmission or road conditions. You might lose control of the This range should be used for most city and highway vehicle and have an accident. driving, it provides the smoothest upshifts, downshifts, and best fuel economy. However, select the Љ3Љ range when frequent transmission shifting occurs while using the DRIVE range, such as when operating the vehicle 5