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An UPSHIFT message will appear in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) portion of the in-
strument cluster when using Autostick威. This message
appears in order to alert the driver to upshift to the
next gear. The UPSHIFT message will display while
operating the vehicle at higher engine revolutions-per-
minute (RPM).
You can shift in or out of the Autostick威 mode at any time
without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal. When
you wish to engage Autostick威, simply move the selector
lever to the Right (D+) or Left (D-) while in the D (Drive)
position. The transmission will remain in the current gear
until an upshift or downshift is chosen. When you wish
to disengage Autostick威, hold the selector lever to the
right for at least one second. The transmission will now
operate automatically, shifting between the five available
gears.
Autostick姞 General Information
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You can start out in first or second gear. The system
will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle
speed.
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The transmission will automatically downshift to first
gear when coming to a stop.
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Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy
conditions.
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Avoid using speed control when Autostick威 is en-
gaged.
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The transmission will not automatically shift up when
maximum engine speed is reached while Autostick威 is
engaged.
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Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when
Autostick威 is engaged.
208 STARTING AND OPERATING
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