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Dodge 2004 Stratus Sedan User Manual

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CAUTION!

Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following
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 from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL

into any forward gear when the engine is above
idle speed.

Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot

is firmly on the brake pedal.

WARNING!

It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or
“N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly on 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 when your right
foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System

This system prevents the key from being removed unless
the shift lever is in PARK and the shift knob push-button
is out. It also prevents shifting out of PARK unless the
key is in the OFF or RUN positions.

NOTE:

If a malfunction occurs, the system may trap the

key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety
feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and
stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain
service.

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