2014 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual Convertible - Page 323

STARTING AND OPERATING 321 • The transmission will automatically upshift when nec- AutoStick® position at any time without taking your foot essary to prevent engine over-speed. off the accelerator pedal. • If a requested downshift would cause the engine to over-speed, that shift will not occur. • Avoid using speed control when AutoStick® is engaged. • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when AutoStick® is engaged. WARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury. • If the system detects powertrain overheating, the DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES transmission will revert to automatic shift mode and Acceleration remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off. Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip• If the system detects a problem, it will disable pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull AutoStick® mode and the transmission will return to erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs automatic mode until the problem is corrected. when there is a difference in the surface traction under To disengage AutoStick® mode, return the shift lever to the front (driving) wheels. the DRIVE position. You can shift in or out of the 5