2010 Chrysler Sebring Owner Manual Convertible - Page 257

256 STARTING AND OPERATING under heavy loading conditions, (i.e., in hilly terrain, traveling into strong headwinds, or while towing heavy trailers). Under these conditions, using the Љ3Љ range will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build-up. gear operation at higher speeds. The Љ3Љ range should also be used when descending steep grades to prevent brake system distress NOTE: Using the Љ3Љ range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve perforNOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with AutoStick௡, you mance and extend transmission life by reducing excescan reduce the frequency of transmission shifting during sive shifting and heat build-up. heavy loading, hilly terrain, strong headwinds, or while LOW - Four-Speed Transmission towing. Under these conditions, selecting the appropriate This range should be used for engine braking when gear in AutoStick௡ will improve the performance and descending very steep grades. In this range, upshifts will extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting occur only to prevent engine overspeed while downshifts and heat build-up. occur earlier than other gear range selections. 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