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Dodge 2011 Avenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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NEUTRAL
This range is used when vehicle is standing for pro-
longed periods with engine running. Engine may be
started in this range. Set the parking brake and shift the
transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle.

WARNING!

Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the
ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe
practices that limit your response to changing traffic
or road conditions. You might lose control of the
vehicle and have a collision.

DRIVE — Six–Speed Transmission
This range should be used for most city and highway
driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts, downshifts,
and best fuel economy. However, use the AutoStick

mode and select the appropriate gear when frequent
transmission shifting occurs in the DRIVE range. For

example: When operating the vehicle under heavy load-
ing conditions, (i.e. in hilly terrain, traveling into strong
headwinds, or while towing heavy trailers). Under these
conditions, reducing shifting by selecting the appropriate
gear in AutoStick

௡ will improve the performance and

extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting
and heat build-up.

DRIVE— Four-Speed Transmission
This range should be used for most city and highway
driving, it provides the smoothest upshifts, downshifts,
and best fuel economy. However, select the

Љ3Љ range

when frequent transmission shifting occurs while using
the DRIVE range, such as when operating the vehicle
under heavy loading conditions, (i.e. in hilly terrain,
traveling into strong headwinds, or while towing heavy
trailers). Under these conditions, using the

Љ3Љ range will

improve performance and extend transmission life by
reducing excessive shifting and heat build-up.

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