Chrysler 300 2011 Owner's Manual page 329

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This range is used for moving the vehicle rearward.

Always stop before moving the shift lever to REVERSE.

This range is used when the vehicle is standing for

prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine

may be started in this range. Set the parking brake and

shift the transmission into PARK if you must leave the

Coasting the vehicle or driving for any other reason

with shift lever in NEUTRAL can result in transmis-

sion damage.

Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the

ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe

practices that limit your response to changing traffic

or road conditions. You might lose control of the

vehicle and have a collision.

This range should be used for most city and highway

driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down-

shifts and the best fuel economy.

The transmission automatically upshifts through fifth

gear. The DRIVE position provides optimum driving

characteristics under all normal operating conditions.

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