Chrysler 300 SRT 2019 Owner's Manual page 141

CAUTION!
• Before moving the transmission gear se-
lector out of PARK, you must start the
engine, and also press the brake pedal.
Otherwise, damage to the gear selector
could result.
• DO NOT race the engine when shifting
from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear
range, as this can damage the drivetrain.
The following indicators should be used to en-
sure that you have properly engaged the trans-
mission into the PARK position:
• Look at the transmission gear position display
and verify that it indicates the PARK position
(P), and is not blinking.
• With the brake pedal released, verify that the
gear selector will not move out of PARK.
REVERSE (R)
This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has
come to a complete stop.
NEUTRAL (N)
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for
prolonged periods with the engine running. Ap-
ply the parking brake and shift the transmission
into PARK if you must exit the vehicle.
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WARNING!
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 colli-
sion.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for
any other reason with the transmission in
NEUTRAL can cause severe transmission
damage.
Refer to "Recreational Towing" in "Starting
And Operating" and "Towing A Disabled Ve-
hicle" in "In Case Of Emergency" for further
information.
DRIVE (D)
This range should be used for most city and
highway driving. It provides the smoothest up-
shifts and downshifts, and the best fuel
economy. The transmission automatically up-
shifts through all forward gears. The DRIVE
position provides optimum driving characteris-
tics under all normal operating conditions.
When frequent transmission shifting occurs
(such as when operating the vehicle under
heavy loading conditions, in hilly terrain, or
traveling into strong head winds), use the
Paddle Shifters (refer to "Paddle Shift Mode" in
this section for further information) to select a
lower gear. Under these conditions, using a
lower gear will improve performance and extend
transmission life by reducing excessive shifting
and heat buildup.
During extremely cold temperatures (-22°F
[-30°C] or below), transmission operation may
be modified depending on engine and transmis-
sion temperature as well as vehicle speed.
Normal operation will resume once the trans-
mission temperature has risen to a suitable
level.
SPORT (S)
This mode alters the transmission's automatic
shift schedule for sportier driving. Upshift
speeds are increased to make full use of avail-
able engine power.
To access SPORT mode, push down on the
gear selector and rotate it fully clockwise.
Transmission Limp Home Mode
Transmission function is monitored electroni-
cally for abnormal conditions. If a condition is
detected that could result in transmission dam-
age, Transmission Limp Home Mode is acti-
vated. In this mode, the transmission may oper-
ate only in certain gears, or may not shift at all.
Vehicle performance may be severely degraded
and the engine may stall. In some situations, the
transmission may not re-engage if the engine is
turned off and restarted. The Malfunction Indi-