2014 Dodge Charger Owner Manual - Page 425

STARTING AND OPERATING 423 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. Operation Five-Speed Transmission - If Equipped displayed in the instrument cluster. In AutoStick® mode, the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver (using the shift lever, or the shift paddles [if equipped]), unless an engine lugging or overspeed condition would result. It will remain in the selected gear until another upshift or downshift is chosen, except as described below. • If AutoStick® is engaged while in DRIVE mode, the transmission will automatically shift up when maximum engine speed is reached. On some models, the transmission will downshift (when possible, based on vehicle speed and gear) if the accelerator is fully depressed. When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, the transmission will operate automatically, shifting between the five available gears. To engage AutoStick®, simply tap the shift lever to the right or left (+/-) while in the DRIVE position, or tap one of the steering wheel• If AutoStick® is engaged while in SPORT mode, mounted shift paddles (+/-), if equipped. Tapping (-) to manual gear selection will be maintained until either enter AutoStick® mode will downshift the transmission SPORT mode is exited or as described below. The to the next lower gear, while using (+) to enter transmission will not upshift automatically at redline AutoStick® mode will retain the current gear. When in this mode, nor will downshifts be obtained if the AutoStick® is active, the current transmission gear is accelerator pedal is pressed to the floor. 5