2014 Dodge Dart Owner Manual - Page 440

438 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Engagement of the torque converter clutch is inhibited at very cold temperatures. Because the engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmission is not shifting into Overdrive when cold. This is normal. The torque converter clutch will function normally once the transmission is sufficiently warm. AUTOSTICK® Operation When the shift lever is in the AutoStick® position (beside the DRIVE position), it can be moved forward and rearward. This allows the driver to manually select the transmission gear being used. Moving the shift lever forward (-) triggers a downshift and rearward (+) an upshift. The current gear is displayed in the instrument cluster. In AutoStick® mode, the transmission will shift up or down when the driver moves the shift lever rearward (+) or forward (-), 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. AutoStick® is a driver-interactive transmission feature providing manual shift control, giving you more control of the vehicle. AutoStick® allows you to maximize engine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. This system can also provide you with more control during • For all models except GT, the transmission will automatically upshift when necessary to prevent engine passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain over-speed. driving, and many other situations. • For GT models, the transmission will remain in the selected gear even when maximum engine speed is