2012 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual SRT - Page 364

362 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recommend that you visit your authorized dealer at your earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur. AUTOSTICKா Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter AutoStick௡ is a driver-interactive transmission feature that offers manual gear shifting to provide you with more If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer control of the vehicle. AutoStick௡ allows you to maximize engine braking, and improve overall vehicle performance. service is required. Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled Overdrive (fifth gear). The transmission will automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the following conditions are present: • the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, • vehicle speed is sufficiently high, and • the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator This system can also provide you with more control during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situations. Operation When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, the transmission will operate automatically, shifting between the five available gears. To engage AutoStick௡, simply move the shift lever to the right or left (+/-) while in the DRIVE position, or press one of the steering wheel mounted shift paddles (+/-). When AutoStick௡ is active,