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Operation
NOTE: AutoStick is not available until the CVT warms up
in cold weather.
When the gear selector is in the DRIVE position, AutoStick
is activated by moving the gear selector side-to-side. Mov-
ing the gear selector to the right (+) will activate AutoStick
and shift up to the next higher manual ratio, unless you are
already operating in or near Overdrive, in which case sixth
gear ratio will be selected. In like manner, moving the gear
selector to the left (-) will activate AutoStick and shift to the
next lower manual ratio. The manually-selected gear will
be displayed in the instrument cluster.
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:
• The transmission will automatically upshift when nec-
essary to prevent engine over-speed.
• The transmission will automatically downshift as the
vehicle 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.
• If a requested downshift would cause the engine to
overspeed, that shift will not occur.
• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when
AutoStick is engaged.
• Heavy Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) application will
disengage AutoStick mode.
• The system may revert to automatic shift mode if a fault
or overheat condition is detected.
To disengage AutoStick mode, hold the gear selector to the
right (+) until “D” is once again displayed in the instrument
cluster. You can shift in or out of the AutoStick mode at any
time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.
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.
218 STARTING AND OPERATING
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