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STARTING AND OPERATING 279
• The transmission will automatically downshift to FIRST or
SECOND gear (depending on model) 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.
Starting out in SECOND gear can be helpful in snow or icy
conditions. Tap the gear selector forward or rearward to
select the desired gear after the vehicle is brought to a stop.
• If a requested downshift would cause the engine to over-
speed, that shift will not occur.
• The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a
vehicle speed.
• Avoid using Speed Control when AutoStick is engaged
because the transmission will not shift automatically.
• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when Auto-
Stick is enabled.
• The system may revert to automatic shift mode if a fault or
overheat condition is detected.
To disengage AutoStick mode, return the gear selector to the
DRIVE position. You can shift in or out of the AutoStick posi-
tion at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
Torque Converter Clutch
A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been
included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. A
clutch within the torque converter engages automatically at
calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly different
feeling or response during normal operation in the upper
gears. When the vehicle speed drops or during some acceler-
ations, the clutch automatically disengages.
NOTE:
The torque converter clutch will not engage until the trans-
mission fluid is warm (usually after 1 to 3 miles [2 to 5 km]
of driving). Because the engine speed is higher when the
torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the
transmission is not shifting properly when cold. This is
normal. The torque converter clutch will function normally
once the transmission is sufficiently warm.
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.
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