2013 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual SRT - Page 387

STARTING AND OPERATING 385 overspeed condition would result. It will remain in the selected gear until another upshift or downshift is chosen, When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, the transexcept as described below. mission will operate automatically, shifting between the five available gears. To engage AutoStick®, simply tap the • If AutoStick® is engaged while in DRIVE mode, the shift lever to the right or left (+/-) while in the DRIVE transmission will automatically shift up when maxiposition, or tap one of the steering wheel-mounted shift mum engine speed is reached. paddles (+/-). Tapping (-) to enter AutoStick® mode will • If AutoStick® is engaged while in SPORT mode, the downshift the transmission to the next lower gear, while transmission will remain in the selected gear even using (+) to enter AutoStick® mode will retain the current when maximum engine speed is reached. The transgear. When AutoStick® is active, the current transmission mission will upshift only when commanded by the gear is displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information driver. Engine overspeed protection will be provided Center (EVIC) portion of the instrument cluster. In by fuel cut off at or near redline. AutoStick® mode, the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver (using the • The transmission will automatically downshift as the shift lever, or the shift paddles, unless an engine lugging or vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging) and will display the current gear. Operation 5