STARTING AND OPERATING
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“3”
Drive
AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED
This range eliminates shifts into Overd rive. The transaxle
will operate norm ally in first and second while in this
range.
Autostick is a driver-interactive transm ission that offers
manu al gear shifting capability to provid e you with more
control. Autostick allow s you to maxim ize engine brak-
ing, eliminate und esirable upshifts and downshifts, and
improve overall vehicle perform ance. This system can
also provid e you with more control during passing, city
driving, cold slippery cond itions, mountain driving,
trailer tow ing, and many other situ ations.
NOTE: Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle
und er heavy operating cond itions will improve perfor-
mance, fuel econom y, and extend transaxle life by red uc-
ing excessive shifting and heat build up.
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Use the “3” range when descend ing steep grad es to
prevent brake system distress.
Autostick Operation
The Autostick position is just below the Overd rive posi-
tion and is identified by the word “AUTOSTICK”. When
you place the shift lever in the Autostick position, it can
be moved from side to side. Moving the lever to the left
(-) triggers a downshift and to the right (+) an upshift.
The gear position will be show n in the transm ission gear
display, located in the instru ment cluster.
“1”
Low
This range shou ld be used for maxim um engine braking
when descend ing steep grad es. In this range, up shifts
will occur only to prevent engine over speed while down
shifts from 2nd to first will occur as early as possible.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler PT Cruiser Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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