2012 Dodge Challenger Owner Manual - Page 351

STARTING AND OPERATING 349 specified for "police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer tow- − Extended driving at high RPM should be avoided to ing." Refer to "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper prevent excess heat generation. A reduction in vehicle maintenance intervals. speed may be required to avoid extended driving at high RPM. Return to a higher gear range or vehicle Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped speed when road conditions and RPM level allows. − Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. Cooling System − When using the speed control, if you experience speed To reduce potential for engine and transmission overdrops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until heating, take the following actions: you can get back to cruising speed. − City Driving − Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to When stopped for short periods, shift the transmission maximize fuel efficiency. into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed. AutoStick௡ − Highway Driving − By using the AutoStick௡ mode and selecting a specific Reduce speed. gear range, frequent shifting can be avoided. The − Air Conditioning highest gear range should be selected that allows for Turn off temporarily. adequate performance. For example, choose "4" if the desired speed can be maintained. Choose "3" or "2" if needed to maintain the desired speed. 5