Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission - Dodge CHARGER Hellcat 2017 User Manual

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EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

• Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when exiting the vehicle to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
• Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not in PARK. Check by trying
to move the transmission gear selector out of PARK with the brake pedal released.
Make sure the transmission is in PARK before exiting the vehicle.
• The transmission may not engage PARK if the vehicle is moving. Always bring the
vehicle to a complete stop before shifting to PARK, and verify that the transmission
gear position indicator solidly indicates PARK (P) without blinking. Ensure that the
vehicle is completely stopped, and the PARK position is properly indicated, before
exiting the vehicle.
• 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 reverse. 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.
• 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 come to a complete stop, then apply the parking brake, shift
the transmission into PARK, and turn the ignition OFF. When the ignition is in the
OFF mode, the transmission is locked in PARK, securing the vehicle against
unwanted movement.
• When exiting the vehicle, always make sure the ignition is in the OFF mode, remove
the key fob from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons.
A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not
to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children),
and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
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