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Dodge 2013 Journey - Owner Manual User Manual

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• You can start out, from a stop, in any gear except top

gear. Tapping (+) (at a stop) will allow starting in
second gear. Starting out in second gear is helpful in
snow or icy conditions.

• The transmission will automatically upshift when nec-

essary to prevent engine over-speed.

• If a downshift would cause the engine to over-speed,

that shift will not occur until it is safe for the engine.

• Avoid using speed control when AutoStick® is engaged.
• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when

AutoStick® is engaged.

• If the system detects powertrain overheating, the

transmission will revert to automatic shift mode and
remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off.

• If the system detects a problem, it will disable

AutoStick® mode and the transmission will return to
utomatic mode until the problem is corrected.

To disengage AutoStick® mode, return the shift lever to
the DRIVE position. You can shift in or out of the
AutoStick® position 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.

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