2014 Dodge Charger Owner Manual SRT - Page 414

412 STARTING AND OPERATING • If AutoStick® is engaged while in SPORT mode, the • The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low transmission will remain in the selected gear even of a vehicle speed. when maximum engine speed is reached. The trans• Avoid using speed control when AutoStick® is enmission will upshift only when commanded by the gaged. driver. Engine overspeed protection will be provided by fuel cut off at or near redline. • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when AutoStick® is engaged. • The transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging) and will To disengage AutoStick® mode, hold the shift lever to the right or press and hold the (+) shift paddle (if equipped) display the current gear. until "D" is once again displayed in the instrument • The transmission will automatically downshift to first cluster. You can shift in or out of the AutoStick® mode at gear when coming to a stop. After a stop, the driver any time without taking your foot off the accelerator should manually upshift (+) the transmission as the pedal. vehicle is accelerated. • You can start out, from a stop, in first or second gear. Tapping (+), (at a stop) will allow starting in second gear. Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions.