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If the vehicle has a Navigation system, see “Head-Up
Display (HUD)” in the Index of the navigation manual.
The Manual Paddle Shift system will not allow either an
up-shift or a down-shift if the vehicle speed is too fast
or too slow, nor will it allow a start from 4 (Fourth) or
higher gear.
If up-shifting does not occur when needed, vehicle
speed will be limited to protect the engine.
The transmission will also automatically down-shift as
the vehicle slows down and comes to a stop.
When the transmission gear does not respond to a shift
change, the DIC will show an X over the gear display.
When a requested shift is
denied due to the speed
restrictions shown, the DIC
will momentarily show
an X over the gear display
and a chime will sound.
If the vehicle has a HUD, and the transmission gear does
not respond to a shift change, a chime will sound and the
HUD will momentarily show an X over the gear display.
Manual Paddle Shift operation is available for use with
Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 3-10
for more information.
The vehicle speeds required for Manual Paddle Shift
up-shifts depend on several vehicle inputs, which
will vary the allowed up-shift speed by a few mph (km/h).
• Up-shifts to 4 (Fourth) gear require approximately
22 mph (35 km/h).
• Up-shifts to 5 (Fifth) gear require approximately
28 mph (45 km/h).
• Up-shifts to 6 (Sixth) gear require approximately
41 mph (65 km/h).
To prevent damage to the powertrain, Manual Paddle
downshifts to a lower gear cannot be done above certain
speeds. The maximum speed allowed for downshifting
of gears 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) are:
• Into 4 (Fourth) gear over 168 mph (270 km/h)
• Into 3 (Third) gear over 124 mph (200 km/h)
• Into 2 (Second) gear over 81 mph (130 km/h)
• Into 1 (First) gear over 45 mph (72 km/h).
If the driver does not request an upshift as the engine
speed approaches fuel shut off RPM, the engine
speed will be limited to protect the engine. See
Tachometer on page 3-35 for more information.
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