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the MANUAL (M) position will downshift the transmission
to the next lower gear. Tapping the selector rearward (+) will
command an upshift.
In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up or down
when
(+/-) is manually selected by the driver, unless an
engine lugging or overspeed condition would result. It will
remain in the selected gear until another upshift or down
-
shift is chosen, except as described below.
• T
he transmission will automatically downshift as the
veh
icle slows (to prevent engine lugging) and will display
the current gear.
• The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear
when
coming to a stop. After a stop, the driver should
manually upshift (+) the transmission as the vehicle is
accelerated.
• You can start out, from a stop, in first or second gear (or
thi
rd gear, in 4L range). Tapping (+) (at a stop) will allow
starting in second gear. Starting out in second or third gear
can be helpful in snowy or icy conditions.
• If a requested downshift would cause the engine to
ove
r-speed, that shift will not occur.
• The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a
veh
icle speed.
• Holding the gear selector in the (-) position will downshift
the
transmission to the lowest gear possible at the current
speed.
• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when Auto-
Sti
ck is enabled.
• T
he system may revert to automatic shift mode if a fault or
ove
rheat condition is detected.
NOTE:
When Hill Descent Control is enabled, AutoStick is not
a
cti
ve.
To disengage AutoStick mode, return the gear selector to the
DRIV
E position. You can shift in or out of the AutoStick posi-
tion at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator
p
eda
l.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a
slip
pery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip
and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or
personal injury.
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