Four-Speed Or Six-Speed Automatic Transmission; Gear Ranges - Dodge Journey 2011 Owner's Manual

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340 STARTING AND OPERATING

Four-Speed Or Six-Speed Automatic Transmission

The electronically controlled transmission provides a

precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are

self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new

vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal

condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few

hundred miles (kilometers).

This range supplements the parking brake by locking the

transmission. The engine can be started in this range.

Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion.

Apply parking brake when leaving vehicle in this range.

When parking on a flat surface, place the shift lever in the

PARK position first, and then apply the parking brake.

When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking

brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise

the load on the transmission locking mechanism may

make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. As

an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the

curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an

uphill grade.

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