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Operation
When the shift lever is in the AutoStick# position (to the
left of the Drive position), it can be moved forward and
rearward. This allows the driver to manually select the
transmission gear being used. Moving the shift lever
forward (-) triggers a downshift, and moving it rearward
(+) an upshift. The gear position will display in the
instrument cluster on the transmission range indicator.
NOTE: In AutoStick# mode, the transmission will only
shift up or down when the driver moves the shift lever
rearward (+) or forward (-), except as noted below.
AutoStick# is deactivated when the shift lever is moved
out of the AutoStick# (+/-) position.
General Information
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You can launch the vehicle from a stop in first, second,
or third gear. The system will ignore attempts to shift
into a higher gear if the engine speed is too low. An
audible beep will sound if an inappropriate gear is
selected.
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When coming to a stop, the transmission will down-
shift through the gears based on vehicle speed. When
the vehicle is at a stop, first gear will be selected.
•
Starting out in second or third gear can be helpful in
snow or icy conditions. To select second or third gear
after the vehicle is brought to a stop, tap the shift lever
rearward (+) once or twice.
•
Avoid using speed control when AutoStick# is en-
gaged because the transmission will not shift auto-
matically.
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Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when
AutoStick# is engaged.
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