Transmission Modes/Autostick - Dodge charger 2013 User Manual

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Shifting From REVERSE to DRIVE
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Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, firmly depress the brake pedal, press the lock button
on the shift lever, then pull the shift lever rearward and release when "D" is displayed in the
EVIC.
To shift back into REVERSE from DRIVE, bring the vehicle to a complete stop, firmly
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depress the brake pedal, press the lock button on the shift lever, then push the shift lever
forward and release when "R" is displayed in the EVIC.
Shifting From DRIVE to SPORT/LOW
Vehicles Equipped with SPORT Mode
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To shift from DRIVE to SPORT, pull the shift lever rearward until "S" is displayed in the
EVIC.
To shift back into DRIVE from SPORT, pull the shift lever rearward until "D" is displayed in
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the EVIC.
Vehicles Equipped with LOW Mode
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To shift from DRIVE to LOW, pull the shift lever rearward until "L" is displayed in the EVIC.
To shift back into DRIVE from LOW, pull the shift lever rearward until "D" is displayed in the
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EVIC.
TRANSMISSION MODES/AUTOSTICK®
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AUTOSTICK® is only available on sport equipped vehicles.
For Vehicles Equipped With Sport Mode
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This mode is driver selectable and will provide more aggressive shifting and is intended
for spirited driving.
• Shifting into SPORT mode can be done anytime the vehicle is in the "D" Drive position.
Simply pull the shift lever and release when "S" is displayed in the EVIC. Pulling the shift
lever rearward a second time will return the vehicle to the "D" Drive position.
NOTE:
When the vehicle is in SPORT mode, there is a green "SPORT" message attached with a flag
illuminated in the instrument cluster.
For Vehicles Equipped With Low Mode
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This range should be used for engine braking when descending very steep grades. In this
range, the transmission will downshift for increased engine braking. To switch between
DRIVE and LOW mode, pull the shift lever rearward and release when "L" is displayed in the
EVIC.
Shifting into LOW can be done anytime the vehicle is in "D" DRIVE position.
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