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Autostick - if equipped, Autostick௡ — if equipped – Dodge 2009 Caliber User Manual

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REVERSE
Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.

NEUTRAL
The engine may be started in this range.

DRIVE
This should be used for most driving and provides the
best ratio for optimum drivability, fuel economy, and
performance.

AUTOSTICK

— IF EQUIPPED

Autostick

௡ is a driver-interactive transmission that offers

six manual ratio changes to provide you with more
control. Autostick

௡ allows you to maximize engine brak-

ing, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and
improve overall vehicle performance. This system can
also provide you with more control during passing, city
driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving,

trailer towing, and many other situations. Automatic
ratio changes upward will only occur to protect the
Continuously Variable Automatic Transaxle (CVT)
and/or the engine from overspeed. Changes down will
only happen at minimum engine speed to prevent stall-
ing.

STARTING AND OPERATING

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