2008 Dodge Challenger Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 231

STARTING AND OPERATING 229 one second. The transmission will now operate automatically, shifting between the five available gears. Autostickா General Information • You can start out in 1st or 2nd gear. The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed. • The transmission will automatically downshift to 1st gear when coming to a stop. • Starting out in 2nd gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions. • Avoid using speed control when Autostick௡ is engaged. • The transmission will not automatically shift up when maximum engine speed is reached while Autostick௡ is engaged. • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when Autostick௡ is engaged. DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slippery surfaces may cause the rear wheels to pull erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the rear (driving) wheels. WARNING! Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle and possibly have an accident. Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction (ice, snow, wet mud, loose sand, etc.). 5