Dodge 2015 Dart - Owner Manual User Manual
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MESSAGE
DESCRIPTION
TRANS. HOT STOP SAFELY SHIFT TO P
The transmission driving clutch has overheated. Pull
over, shift the transmission into PARK, and allow the
vehicle to cool until “TRANS. COOL READY TO
DRIVE” is displayed.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
A transmission fault has been detected. See your au-
thorized dealer for diagnosis and service.
SERVICE SHIFTER
A shift lever fault has been detected. See your autho-
rized dealer for diagnosis and service.
ENGAGE PARK BRAKE
The sensor that confirms PARK engagement is not
functioning properly. Engage the parking brake to en-
sure that the vehicle will not roll when in PARK.
Transmission Limp Home Mode
Transmission function is monitored electronically for
abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could
result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home
Mode is activated. In this mode, some gears will be
unavailable. The transmission will operate only in a
certain select set of gears (such as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and
Reverse, or 1st, 3rd, 5th, and Reverse, or 2nd, 4th, and 6th
[with no Reverse]). PARK and NEUTRAL will continue
to be available. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
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