Dodge 2007 Caliber Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 214)

NOTE:

After pushing beyond the detent (bump/step)

and entering “maximum performance” mode, the CVT

will no longer operate in the economy mode, but will

increase the engine speed up to 6000 RPM. The engine

speed will remain at this high RPM while the vehicle

accelerates.

AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED

Autostick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers

six manual ratio changes 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. Automatic

ratio changes upward will only occur to protect the

Continuously Variable Automatic Transaxle (CVT) and or

the engine from overspeed and changes down will only

happen at minimum engine speed to prevent stalling.

Autostick Operation

NOTE:

Autostick is not functional until the CVT warms

up in cold weather.

Autostick operation is activated in the ⬙D⬙ position by

moving the shift lever side to side. Moving the lever to

the (+) side will activate Autostick and shift up to the

next higher manual ratio, unless you are already operat-

ing in or near overdrive in which case, 6th ratio will be

selected. In like manner, moving the lever to (-) will

activate Autostick and shift to the next lower manual

Autostick Shifter

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Dodge 2007 Caliber Owner's Manual Page 214