Sport Mode - Without Performance Control; Driving On Slippery Surfaces; Acceleration - Dodge Challenger 2015 Operating Information Manual

• The transmission will automatically downshift
as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine lug-
ging) and will display the current gear.
• The transmission will automatically downshift
to first gear when coming to a stop. After a
stop, the driver should manually upshift (+)
the transmission as the
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 sec-
ond gear can be helpful in snowy or icy
conditions.
• If a requested downshift would cause the
engine to over-speed, that shift will not occur.
• The system will ignore attempts to upshift at
too low of a vehicle speed.
• Holding the (-) paddle depressed (if
equipped), or holding the shift lever in the (-)
position, will downshift the transmission to
the lowest gear possible at the current
speed.
• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable
when AutoStick is engaged.
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• The system may revert to automatic shift
mode if a fault or overheat condition is
detected.
To disengage AutoStick mode, return the shift
lever to the DRIVE position, or press and hold
the (+) shift paddle (if equipped, and the shift
vehicle is lever is already in DRIVE) until "D" is once again
indicated in the instrument cluster. You can shift
in or out of the AutoStick mode at any time
without taking your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery surface. The drive wheels
could lose their grip and the vehicle could
skid, causing a collision or personal injury.
SPORT MODE — WITHOUT
PERFORMANCE CONTROL
Your vehicle is equipped with a Sport Mode
feature. This mode is a configuration set up for
typical enthusiast driving. The engine, transmis-
sion (when equipped with automatic transmis-
sion), and steering systems are all set to their
SPORT settings. Sport Mode will provide im-
proved throttle response and modified shifting
for an enhanced driving experience, as well the
greatest amount of steering feel. This mode
may be activated and deactivated by pressing
the Sport button on the instrument panel switch
bank.
For vehicles equipped with Drive Modes, Refer
to "Performance Control — If Equipped" within
"Uconnect Settings" in "Understanding Your In-
strument Panel" chapter for further information.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY
SURFACES

Acceleration

Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or
other slippery surfaces may cause the driving
wheels to pull erratically to the right or left. This
phenomenon occurs when there is a difference
in the surface traction under the rear (driving)
wheels.