User Manual - Page 139

For 2019 DURANGO.

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NOTE:
If the gear selector cannot be moved to the
PARK, REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position (when
pushed forward) it is probably in the MANUAL
(AutoStick, +/-) position (beside the DRIVE po-
sition). In MANUAL (AutoStick) mode, the
transmission gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster (as 1, 2, 3, etc.). Move the gear selector
to the right (into the DRIVE [D] position) for
access to PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL.
AUTOSTICK
AutoStick is a driver -interactive transmission
feature providing manual shift control, giving
you more control of the vehicle. AutoStick al-
lows you to maximize engine braking, eliminate
undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and im-
prove 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.
Operation
To activate AutoStick mode, move the gear se-
lector into the MANUAL (M) position (beside
the DRIVE position), or tap one of the shift
paddles on the steering wheel (if equipped).
Tapping the (-) shift paddle (if equipped) to
enter AutoStick mode will downshift the trans-
mission to the next lower gear , while tapping (+)
to enter AutoStick mode will retain the current
gear. The current transmission gear will be dis-
played in the instrument cluster . In AutoStick
Transmission Gear Selector
1 Lock Button
2 Gear Selector
AutoStick Shift Paddles
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