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SRT • An "UPSHIFT" message will appear in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) portion of the instrument cluster when using AutoStick®, to alert the driver to upshift to the next gear. The "UPSHIFT" message will appear when approaching the maximum engine speed. Auto • This is the default position when vehicle ignition is first turned on. This mode will give a sporty, but comfortable ride. Within this mode, the suspension will adapt to the vehicle inputs, including vehicle speed, steering inputs, braking and acceleration. • If AutoStick® is engaged while in "Auto" mode, the transmission will automatically shift up if maximum engine speed is reached. • Heavily pressing the accelerator pedal may generate an automatic downshift for improved acceleration. • This mode should be used for most driving situations. Sport • This mode is driver selectable by the SPORT mode switch on the switch bank. This mode will set suspension for maximum performance handling and is intended for spirited driving. • If AutoStick is engaged while in "Sport" mode, the transmission will remain in the selected gear even when maximum engine speed is reached. Refer to "Sport Mode" in "Starting And Operating" for further information. • Engine overspeed protection is achieved through fuel cut off at or near redline. • This mode will provide aggressive shifting and is intended for spirited driving. NOTE: The SPORT setting will provide a firmer ride. WARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury. 70

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• An “UPSHIFT” message will appear in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) portion of the instrument cluster when using AutoStick
®
, to alert the
driver to upshift to the next gear. The “UPSHIFT” message will appear when
approaching the maximum engine speed.
Auto
• This is the default position when vehicle ignition is first turned on. This mode will
give a sporty, but comfortable ride. Within this mode, the suspension will adapt to
the vehicle inputs, including vehicle speed, steering inputs, braking and
acceleration.
• If AutoStick
®
is engaged while in “Auto” mode, the transmission will
automatically shift up if maximum engine speed is reached.
• Heavily pressing the accelerator pedal may generate an automatic downshift for
improved acceleration.
• This mode should be used for most driving situations.
Sport
• This mode is driver selectable by the SPORT mode switch on the switch bank. This
mode will set suspension for maximum performance handling and is intended for
spirited driving.
• If AutoStick is engaged while in “Sport” mode, the transmission will remain in the
selected gear even when maximum engine speed is reached. Refer to “Sport
Mode” in “Starting And Operating” for further information.
• Engine overspeed protection is achieved through fuel cut off at or near redline.
• This mode will provide aggressive shifting and is intended for spirited driving.
NOTE:
The SPORT setting will provide a firmer ride.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive
wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or
personal injury.
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