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NOTE:
Even if the transmission can be reset, we
recommend that you visit your authorized
dealer at your earliest possible conve-
nience. Your authorized dealer has diagnos-
tic equipment to determine if the problem
could recur.
If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized
dealer service is required.
AUTOSTICK
AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission
feature providing manual shift control, giving
you more control of the vehicle. AutoStick al-
lows you to maximize engine braking, eliminate
undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and im-
prove overall vehicle performance. This system
can also provide you with more control during
passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions,
mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other
situations.
Operation
When the shift lever is in the DRIVE (D) position,
the transmission will operate automatically, shifting
between the eight available gears. To activate
AutoStick, move the shift lever into the MANUAL
(M) position (beside the DRIVE position). The
current transmission gear will be displayed in the
instrument cluster, along with a highlighted "M"
(Manual) indication. When the shift lever is in the
MANUAL (M) position, tap the shift lever forward (-)
(or tap the (-) shift paddle on the steering wheel, if
equipped) to downshift the transmission to the next
lower gear, or tap the lever rearward (+) (or tap the
(+) shift paddle, if equipped) to command an up-
shift.
NOTE:
Tapping one of the steering wheel-mounted
shift paddles (+/-), if equipped, while the
shift lever is in DRIVE, will activate a tempo-
rary AutoStick mode. Tapping (-) to enter
AutoStick mode will downshift the transmis-
sion to the next lower gear, while using (+) to
enter AutoStick mode will retain the current
gear. The current gear will be displayed in
the instrument cluster, but the M will not be
highlighted. The transmission will revert
back to normal operation (if the shift lever
remains in DRIVE) after a period of time,
depending on accelerator pedal activity.
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 over-
speed condition would result. It will remain in
the selected gear until another upshift or down-
shift is chosen, except as described below.
• In temporary AutoStick mode (shift lever in
DRIVE), the transmission will automatically
shift up when maximum engine speed is
reached. If the accelerator is fully depressed,
the transmission will downshift when pos-
sible (based on current vehicle speed and
gear). Lack of accelerator pedal activity will
cause the transmission to revert to automatic
operation.
• If normal AutoStick mode is engaged (shift
lever in MANUAL position), manual gear
selection will be maintained until the shift
lever is returned to DRIVE, or as described
below. The transmission will not upshift au-
tomatically at redline in this mode, nor will
downshifts be obtained if the accelerator
pedal is pressed to the floor.
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