Chrysler 300SRT Automobile User Manual


 
for at least one second. The transmission will now
operate automatically, shifting between the five available
gears.
General Information
You can start out in first or second gear. The system
will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle
speed.
The transmission will automatically downshift to first
gear when coming to a stop.
Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy
conditions.
Avoid using speed control when AutoStick is en-
gaged.
The transmission will automatically shift up when
maximum engine speed is reached while AutoStickis
engaged.
Transmission shifting will be more crisp/abrupt when
AutoStick is engaged.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-
pery surfaces may cause the rear wheels to pull errati-
cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when
there is a difference in the surface traction under the rear
(driving) wheels.
WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous.
Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear
wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle and
possibly have an accident. Accelerate slowly and
carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction
(ice, snow, wet mud, loose sand, etc.).
290 STARTING AND OPERATING