2014 Dodge Dart Owner Manual - Page 427

STARTING AND OPERATING 425 • At low speeds you may hear mechanical noises similar to a manual transmission as the transmission changes This range should be used for most city and highway gears. These noises are normal and will not damage driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and downthe transmission. shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission automatically upshifts through all forward gears. The • Very aggressive driving may result in some clutch DRIVE position provides optimum driving characterisodor similar to a manual transmission. An active tics under all normal operating conditions. warning message will display in the Instrument Cluster if cool down actions are needed. To maximize fuel economy, the Dual Dry Clutch automatic transmission uses a geartrain arrangement similar • When stopped on an incline, always hold the vehicle to a manual transmission. Therefore, you should become in place using the brakes. On steep inclines, Hill Start familiar with some of the normal operational characterAssist (HSA) will temporarily hold the car in position istics of the DDCT: when the brake pedal is released. If the accelerator pedal is not applied after a short time, the car will roll • During low-speed driving conditions in first gear, back. Either reapply the brake (to hold the vehicle) or vehicle momentum changes may feel exaggerated in press the accelerator to climb the hill. response to changes in accelerator pedal position. This behavior is normal and is similar to vehicles equipped • Before and after the engine is started, you may hear a with a manual transmission. hydraulic pump for a short period of time. This noise is normal and will not damage the transmission. DRIVE (D) 5