2010 Dodge Charger Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 266

STARTING AND OPERATING 265 one second. The transmission will now operate automati- DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES cally, shifting between the five available gears. Acceleration General Information Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip• You can start out in first or second gear. The system pery surfaces may cause the rear wheels to pull erratiwill ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the rear speed. (driving) wheels. • The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop. WARNING! • Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions. • Avoid using speed control when AutoStick௡ is engaged. • The transmission will automatically shift up when maximum engine speed is reached while AutoStick௡ is engaged. • Transmission shifting will be more crisp/abrupt when AutoStick௡ is engaged. 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