Chrysler 2009 PT Cruiser - Owner Manual - Manual (Page 238)

• The transaxle will automatically upshift from first to
second gear and from second to third gear when
engine speed reaches about 6,300 RPM.
• Downshifts from third to second gear above 74 mph
(119 km/h) and from second to first gear above
41 mph (66 km/h) will be ignored.
• Starting out in third gear is helpful in snowy or icy
conditions.
• While in the Autostick௡ mode, the Electronic Speed
Control will only function in third or fourth gear.
Downshifting out of third gear will turn off the speed
control.
• Transaxle shifting will be more noticeable when
Autostick
௡ is engaged.
• If the system detects powertrain overheating, the
transaxle will revert to the automatic shift mode and
remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off.
• If the system detects a problem, it will disable the
Autostick ௡ mode and the transaxle will return to the
automatic mode until the problem is corrected.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-
pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati-
cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when
there is a difference in the surface traction under the front
(driving) wheels.
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