Sport Mode - Without Performance; Control; Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L; If Equipped - Dodge CHALLENGER 2021 Owner's Manual

102 STARTING AND OPERATING
The transmission will automatically down-

shift to FIRST gear when coming to a stop.
After a stop, the driver should manually
upshift (+) the transmission as the vehicle is
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
SECOND 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
and an indication will display.
The system will ignore attempts to upshift at

too low of a vehicle speed and an indication
will display.
Holding the (-) paddle pressed (if equipped),

or holding the gear selector 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 enabled.
The system may revert to automatic shift

mode if a fault or overheat condition is
detected.
To disengage AutoStick mode, return the gear
selector to the DRIVE position, or press and hold
the (+) shift paddle (if equipped, and the gear
selector 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
braking 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,
transmission (when equipped with automatic
transmission), and steering systems are all set
to their SPORT settings. SPORT Mode will
provide improved 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 pushing the SPORT button on
the instrument panel switch bank.
NOTE:
If equipped with a manual transmission, the
1 - 4 Skip Shift Feature is disabled in SPORT
Mode.
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L —

IF EQUIPPED

This feature offers improved fuel economy by
shutting off four of the engine's eight cylinders
during light load and cruise conditions. The
system is automatic with no driver inputs or
additional driving skills required. When the
system is active, an indication will display within
the instrument cluster "Fuel Economy" main
menu screen.
NOTE:
This system may take some time to return to full
functionality after a battery disconnect.