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Brake/transmission interlock system – Dodge 2009 Caliber 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.

NOTE:

You MUST press and hold the brake pedal down

while shifting out of PARK.

WARNING!

It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or
NEUTRAL 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
reverse. 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.

Brake/Transmission Interlock System

This system prevents you from moving the shift lever out
of PARK and into any gear unless the brake pedal is
pressed. This system is active only while the ignition
switch is in the ON or ACC position. Always depress the
brake pedal first,

before moving the shift lever out of

PARK.

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