2013 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual - Page 390

388 STARTING AND OPERATING would result. It will remain in the selected gear until • In either DRIVE or SPORT mode, the transmission will another upshift or downshift is chosen, except as deautomatically downshift as the vehicle slows to a stop (to prevent engine lugging) and will display the curscribed below. rent gear. Tapping the (+) paddle (at a stop) will allow • If AutoStick® is engaged while in DRIVE mode, the starting in second gear. After a stop, the driver should transmission will automatically shift up when maximanually upshift (+) the transmission as the vehicle mum engine speed is reached. If the accelerator is fully accelerates. pressed, the transmission will downshift when possible (based on current vehicle speed and gear). Lack To disengage AutoStick® mode, press and hold the (+) of accelerator pedal activity will cause the transmis- shift paddle until "D" or "S" is once again displayed in the instrument cluster. You can shift in or out of the sion to revert to automatic operation. AutoStick® mode at any time without taking your foot • If AutoStick® is engaged while in SPORT mode, off the accelerator pedal. manual gear selection will be maintained until either SPORT mode is exited or as described below. The WARNING! transmission will not upshift automatically at redline in this mode, nor will downshifts be obtained if the Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a accelerator pedal is pressed to the floor. slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury.