2012 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual - Page 318

316 STARTING AND OPERATING AutoStick௡ is deactivated when the shift lever is moved • The transmission will automatically shift up when from the AutoStick (+/-) position into the DRIVE maximum engine speed is reached while AutoStick௡ is position. engaged. General Information • You can start out, from a stop, in any gear except sixth. The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low • If a downshift would cause the engine to overspeed, that shift will not occur until it is safe for the engine. of a vehicle speed. • If a ratio other than first gear is selected, and the • If the system detects powertrain overheating, the vehicle is brought to a stop, the transmission control transmission will revert to the automatic shift mode logic will automatically select the first gear ratio. and remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off. • Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES conditions. To select second gear after the vehicle is brought to a stop, tap the shift lever to the right (+) Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other sliponce. pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull • Avoid using speed control when AutoStick௡ is en- erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs gaged. when there is a difference in the surface traction under the front (driving) wheels. • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when AutoStick௡ is engaged.