Chrysler 300 SRT 2019 Owner's Manual page 142

cator Light (MIL) may be illuminated. A message
in the instrument cluster will inform the driver of
the more serious conditions, and indicate what
actions may be necessary.
In the event of a momentary problem, the trans-
mission can be reset to regain all forward gears
by performing the following steps:
NOTE:
In cases where the instrument cluster message
indicates the transmission may not re-engage
after engine shutdown, perform this procedure
only in a desired location (preferably, at an
authorized dealer).
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission into PARK, if possible.
If not, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
3. Push and hold the ignition switch until the
engine turns OFF.
4. Wait approximately 30 seconds.
5. Restart the engine.
6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the
problem is no longer detected, the transmis-
sion will return to normal operation.
NOTE:
Even if the transmission can be reset, we rec-
ommend that you visit an authorized dealer at
your earliest possible convenience. An autho-
rized dealer has diagnostic equipment to assess
the condition of your transmission.
If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized
dealer service is required.
Paddle Shift Mode — If Equipped
Paddle Shift mode is a driver-interactive trans-
mission feature providing manual shift control,
giving you more control of the vehicle. Paddle
Shift allows you to maximize engine braking,
eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts,
and improve overall vehicle performance. This
system can also provide you with more control
during passing, city driving, cold slippery condi-
tions, mountain driving and many other situa-
tions.
When the transmission is in DRIVE or SPORT
mode, it will operate automatically, shifting be-
tween the eight available gears. To activate
Paddle Shift mode, simply tap one of the steer-
ing wheel-mounted shift paddles (+/-) while in
DRIVE or SPORT mode. In DRIVE mode, this
will activate a temporary Paddle Shift mode. The
transmission will revert back to normal operation
after a period of time, depending on accelerator
pedal activity. When the transmission gear se-
lector is in the SPORT position, tapping either
shift paddle will activate "permanent" Paddle
Shift mode. The transmission will remain in
Paddle Shift mode until the driver deliberately
disables Paddle Shift (as described below). Tap-
ping (-) to enter Paddle Shift mode will downshift
the transmission to the next lower gear, while
using (+) to enter Paddle Shift mode will retain
the current gear. When Paddle Shift is active,
the current transmission gear is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
In Paddle Shift mode, the transmission will shift
up or down when (+/-) is manually selected by
the driver, unless an engine lugging or over-
speed condition would result. It will remain in the
selected gear until another upshift or downshift
is chosen, except as described below.
• If Paddle Shift is engaged while in DRIVE
mode, the transmission will automatically
shift up when maximum engine speed is
reached. Lack of accelerator pedal activity
will cause the transmission to revert to auto-
matic operation.
• If Paddle Shift is engaged while in SPORT
mode, the transmission will remain in the
selected gear even when maximum engine
speed is reached. The transmission will up-
shift only when commanded by the driver.
Engine overspeed protection will be provided
by fuel cut off at or near redline.
• In either DRIVE or SPORT mode, the trans-
mission will automatically downshift as the
vehicle slows to a stop (to prevent engine
lugging) and will display the current gear.
Tapping the (+) paddle (at a stop) will allow
starting in second gear. After a stop, the
driver should manually upshift (+) the trans-
mission as the vehicle accelerates.
• If a requested downshift would cause the
engine to over-speed, that shift will not occur.
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