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NOTE:
In the event of a mismatch between the gear selec-
tor position and the actual transmission gear (for
example, driver selects PARK while driving), the
position indicator will blink continuously until the
selector is returned to the proper position, or the
requested shift can be completed.
The electronically-controlled transmission adapts
its shift schedule based on driver inputs, along with
environmental and road conditions. The transmis-
sion electronics are self-calibrating; therefore, the
first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat
abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision
shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilo-
meters).
Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE
when the accelerator pedal is released and the ve-
hicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the
brake pedal when shifting between these gears.
Standard Gear Selector
The standard transmission gear selector has PARK,
REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE, and LOW shift
positions. Using the LOW position manually down-
shifts the transmission to a lower gear based on
vehicle speed.
Gear Selector
Premium Gear Selector With AutoStick
The premium transmission gear selector provides
PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE, and
SPORT shift positions. Manual shifts can be made
using the AutoStick shift control (shift paddles
mounted on the steering wheel). Pressing the shift
paddles (-/+) while in the DRIVE or SPORT posi-
tion will manually select the transmission gear, and
will display the current gear in the instrument cluster
as 1, 2, 3, etc. Refer to "AutoStick" in this section for
further information.
AutoStick — If Equipped
AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission fea-
ture providing manual shift control, giving you more
control of the vehicle. AutoStick allows you to maxi-
mize engine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts
and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle perfor-
mance.
This system can also provide you with more control
during passing, city driving, cold slippery condi-
tions, mountain driving, trailer towing, and many
other situations.
Operation
When the transmission is in DRIVE or SPORT
mode, it will operate automatically, shifting between
the eight available gears. To engage AutoStick, sim-
ply tap one of the steering wheel-mounted shift
paddles (+/-) while in DRIVE or SPORT mode. In
DRIVE mode, this will activate a temporary
AutoStick mode. The transmission will revert back
to normal operation after a period of time, depend-
ing on accelerator pedal activity. When the trans-
mission gear selector is in the SPORT position,
tapping either shift paddle will activate "perma-
nent" AutoStick mode. The transmission will remain
in AutoStick mode until the driver deliberately dis-
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