Autostick - If Equipped; Autostick - 3.5L Engine - Dodge 2008 Charger Owner's Manual

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5. Restart the engine.
6. Move the selector lever to the desired range. If the
problem is no longer detected, the transmission will
return to normal operation.
NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom-
mend that you visit a dealer at your earliest possible
convenience. Your dealer has diagnostic equipment to
determine if the problem could recur.
Have the transmission checked at your authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
If the problem has been momentary, the transmission can
be reset to regain all forward gears.
Permanent Transmission Limp Home Mode
Permanent Limp Home Mode will be activated if the
transmission enters temporary Limp Home Mode three
times. Follow the reset procedure described under "Tem-
porary Transmission Limp Home Mode" in this section.
In Permanent Limp Home Mode, "P" (Park), "R" (Re-
verse), and "N" (Neutral) will continue to operate. Sec-
ond gear will operate in the "D" (Drive) shifter position.
The malfunction indicator light may illuminate.
AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED
Autostick — 3.5L Engine
Autostick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers
manual gear shifting to provide you with 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 passing,
city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving,
trailer towing, and many other situations.
Autostick Operation
By placing the selector lever in the D (Drive) position, it
can be moved from side to side. This allows the driver to
select a higher or lower range of gears. Moving the