Sport Mode - If Equipped; Fuel Saver Technology - If Equipped - Chrysler 300 2017 Owner's Manual

nor will downshifts be obtained if the accel-
erator pedal is pressed to the floor.
• In either DRIVE or SPORT mode, the trans-
mission will automatically downshift as the
vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging) 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 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.
• The system will ignore attempts to upshift at
too low of a vehicle speed.
• Holding the (-) paddle depressed will down-
shift the transmission to the lowest gear pos-
sible 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, press and hold
the (+) shift paddle until "D" or "S" is once again
indicated in the instrument cluster. Shifting out
of SPORT mode will also disable AutoStick. You
can shift in or out of AutoStick mode at any time
without taking your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine brak-
vehicle is
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 — IF EQUIPPED
Sport Mode Button
Your vehicle is equipped with a Sport Mode
feature. This mode is a configuration set up for
typical enthusiast driving. The engine, 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 pushing the
Sport button on the instrument panel switch
bank.
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY —
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.
NOTE:
This system may take some time to return to full
functionality after a battery disconnect.
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