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• The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low
of a vehicle speed.
• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when
AutoStick
is engaged. To disengage AutoStick
mode, hold the shift lever to the right or press and
hold the (+) shift paddle until “D” is once again
displayed in the instrument cluster. You can shift in or
out of the AutoStick
mode at any time without taking
your foot off the accelerator pedal.
• An “UPSHIFT” message will appear in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) portion of the in-
strument cluster when using AutoStick
, to alert the
driver to upshift to the next gear. The “UPSHIFT”
message will appear when approaching the maximum
engine speed.
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.
Auto
• If AutoStick is engaged while in “Auto” mode, the
transmission will automatically shift up if maximum
engine speed is reached.
• Heavily pressing the accelerator pedal may generate
an automatic downshift for improved acceleration.
• This mode should be used for most driving situations.
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