Owner's Manual

When frequent transaxle shifting occurs when using the

Overdrive range, such as when operating the vehicle

under heavy loading conditions (in hilly terrain, travel-

ing into strong head winds, or while towing heavy

trailers, use the AutoStick mode and select the “3” range.

AUTOSTICK

Autostick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers

manual gear shifting capability to provide you with more

control. Autostick allows you to maximize engine brak-

ing, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and

improve overall vehicle performance. This system can

also provide you with more control during passing, city

driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving,

trailer towing, and many other situations.

Autostick Operation

The autostick position is just below the Overdrive posi-

tion. 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.

You can shift in or out of the autostick mode at any time

without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you

choose the Overdrive mode, the transmission will oper-

ate automatically; shifting between the four available

gears. When you wish to engage autostick, simply move

the autostick lever to the AutoStick position. The trans-

mission will remain in the current gear until an upshift or

downshift is chosen. The gear selection will be displayed

on the instrument cluster.

Move the lever back to the Overdrive position to shift out

of the Autostick mode.

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