2015 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual - Page 460

458 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage until the transmission fluid is warm (usually after 1 to 3 miles [2 to 5 km] of driving). Because the engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmission is not shifting properly when cold. This is normal. The torque converter clutch will function normally once the transmission is sufficiently warm. Operation When the transmission is in DRIVE or SPORT mode, it will operate automatically, shifting between the nine available gears. To activate Paddle Shift mode, simply tap one of the steering wheel-mounted shift paddles (+/-) while in DRIVE or SPORT mode. Tapping (-) to enter Paddle Shift mode will downshift the transmission to the next lower gear, while using (+) to enter Paddle Shift mode will retain the current gear. When Paddle Shift is PADDLE SHIFT MODE - IF EQUIPPED active, the current transmission gear is displayed in the Paddle Shift mode is a driver-interactive transmission instrument cluster. feature providing manual shift control, giving you more control of the vehicle. Paddle Shift allows you to maxi- In Paddle Shift mode, the transmission will shift up or mize engine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and down when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver, downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. unless an engine lugging or overspeed condition would This system can also provide you with more control result. It will remain in the selected gear until another during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, upshift or downshift is chosen, except as described below. mountain driving and many other situations.