Chrysler 300 2017 Owner's Manual page 149

Transmission Limp Home Mode
Transmission function is monitored electroni-
cally for abnormal conditions. If a condition is
detected that could result in transmission dam-
age, Transmission Limp Home Mode is acti-
vated. In this mode, the transmission may oper-
ate only in certain gears, or may not shift at all.
Vehicle performance may be severely degraded
and the engine may stall. In some situations, the
transmission may not re-engage if the engine is
turned off and restarted. The Malfunction Indi-
cator Light (MIL) may be illuminated. A message
in the instrument cluster will inform the driver of
the more serious conditions, and indicate what
actions may be necessary.
In the event of a momentary problem, the trans-
mission can be reset to regain all forward gears
by performing the following steps:
NOTE:
In cases where the instrument cluster message
indicates the transmission may not re-engage
after engine shutdown, perform this procedure
only in a desired location (preferably, at an
authorized dealer).
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission into PARK, if possible.
If not, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
3. Push and hold the ignition switch until the
engine turns OFF.
4. Wait approximately 30 seconds.
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5. Restart the engine.
6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the
problem is no longer detected, the transmis-
sion will return to normal operation.
NOTE:
Even if the transmission can be reset, we rec-
ommend that you visit an authorized dealer at
your earliest possible convenience. An autho-
rized dealer has diagnostic equipment to assess
the condition of your transmission.
If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized
dealer service is required.
AutoStick — If Equipped
AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission
feature providing manual shift control, giving
you more control of the vehicle. AutoStick allows
you to maximize engine braking, eliminate un-
desirable 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.
Operation
When the transmission is in DRIVE or SPORT
mode, it will operate automatically, shifting be-
tween the eight available gears. To engage
AutoStick, simply 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, depending on accelerator pedal
activity. When the transmission gear selector is
in the SPORT position, tapping either shift
paddle will activate "permanent" AutoStick
mode. The transmission will remain in AutoStick
mode until the driver deliberately disables
AutoStick (as described below). Tapping (-) to
enter AutoStick will downshift the transmission
to the next lower gear, while using (+) to enter
AutoStick will retain the current gear. When
AutoStick is active, the current transmission
gear is displayed in the instrument cluster.
In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up
or down when (+/-) is manually selected by the
driver, unless an engine lugging or overspeed
condition would result. It will remain in the
selected gear until another upshift or downshift
is chosen, except as described below.
• If AutoStick is engaged while in DRIVE mode,
the transmission will automatically shift up
when maximum engine speed is reached. If
the accelerator is fully depressed, the trans-
mission will downshift when possible (based
on current vehicle speed and gear). Lack of
accelerator pedal activity will cause the trans-
mission to revert to automatic operation.
• If AutoStick is engaged while the transmis-
sion gear selector is in the SPORT position,
manual gear selection will be maintained until
the gear selector is returned to DRIVE, or as
described below. The transmission will not
upshift automatically at redline in this mode,