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NOTE: In AutoStick威 mode, the transmission will only
shift up or down when the driver moves the shift lever to
the right (+) or left (-), except as noted below. AutoStick威
is deactivated when the shift lever is moved out of the
AutoStick威 (+/-) position.
General Information
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You can launch the vehicle from a stop in any gear
except top gear. The system will ignore attempts to
upshift into top gear at too low of a vehicle speed.
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If a ratio other than first is selected, and the vehicle is
brought to a stop, the transmission control logic will
automatically select the first gear ratio.
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Starting out in second gear is helpful in snow or icy
conditions. To select second gear after the vehicle is
brought to a stop, tap the shift lever to the right (+)
once.
•
Avoid using speed control when AutoStick威 is en-
gaged.
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Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when
AutoStick威 is engaged.
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If a downshift would cause the engine to over-speed,
that shift will not occur until it is safe for the engine.
•
The transmission will automatically upshift when nec-
essary to prevent engine over-speed.
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Mostly the transmission will stay in the manually
selected ratio, however:
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If the system detects powertrain overheating, the
transmission will revert to the automatic shift mode
and remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off.
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If the system detects a problem, it will disable the
AutoStick威 mode and the transmission will return to
the automatic mode until the problem is corrected.
344 STARTING AND OPERATING
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