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Automatic transmission – Chrysler 2013 300 SRT - Owner Manual User Manual

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CAUTION!

Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to

a complete stop.

Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle

has come to a complete stop and the engine is at
idle speed.

Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, or

DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed.

Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot

is firmly pressing the brake pedal.

NOTE:

You must press and hold the brake pedal while

shifting out of PARK.

WARNING!

Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those

in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should
never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before
exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift
the transmission into PARK, and turn the engine OFF.
When the ignition is in the LOCK/OFF position, the
shift lever is locked in PARK, securing the vehicle
against unwanted movement.

It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL

if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when
the engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.

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