2012 Dodge Challenger Owner Manual - Page 280

278 STARTING AND OPERATING • • • • when maximum engine speed is reached. The trans- • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when mission will upshift only when commanded by the AutoStick௡ is engaged. driver. To disengage AutoStick௡ mode, hold the shift lever to the The transmission will automatically downshift as the right or press and hold the (+) shift paddle (if equipped) vehicle slows down (to prevent engine lugging) and until "D" is once again displayed in the instrument will display the current gear. cluster. You can shift in or out of the AutoStick௡ mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator The transmission will automatically downshift to first pedal. gear when coming to a stop. After a stop, the driver should manually upshift (+) the transmission as the WARNING! vehicle is accelerated. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a You can start out in first or second gear. Tapping (+) (at slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their a stop) will allow starting in second gear. Starting out grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions. personal injury. The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed. SPORT MODE - IF EQUIPPED • Avoid using speed control when AutoStick௡ is en- This vehicle is equipped with an electronic controlled dampening system. This system reduces body roll and gaged.