Dodge 2012 Charger - Owner Manual - Manual (Page 373)

Standard Shifter
The standard shift lever has PARK, REVERSE, NEU-
TRAL, DRIVE, and LOW shift positions. Using the LOW
position manually downshifts the transmission to a
lower gear based on vehicle speed.
Gear Ranges
DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or
NEUTRAL into another gear range.
Shifting From PARK To DRIVE
• Firmly press the brake pedal, press the lock button on
the shift lever, then pull and hold the shift lever fully
rearward until “D” is displayed in the EVIC.
• To shift back into PARK from DRIVE, bring the vehicle
to a complete stop, fully press the brake pedal, press
the lock button on the shift lever, then push and hold
the shift lever fully forward until “P” is displayed in
the EVIC.
Shifting From REVERSE To NEUTRAL
• Pull the shift lever rearward to the first detent and
release. “N” will display in the EVIC.
Shift Lever
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