2012 Dodge Charger Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 383

STARTING AND OPERATING 381 • The transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging) and will display the current gear. • The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop. out of the AutoStick௡ mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal. • 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" • You can start out in first or second gear. Tapping (+) (at message will appear when approaching the maximum a stop) will allow starting in second gear. Starting out engine speed. in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions. • The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed. • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when AutoStick௡ is engaged. To disengage AutoStick௡ mode, hold the shift lever to the right or press and hold the (+) shift paddle until "D" is once again displayed in the instrument cluster. You can shift in or 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. 5