Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.); Driving Tips; Driving On Slippery Surfaces - Chrysler 300c Owner's Manual

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Speed Control — If Equipped
Do not use on hilly terrain or with heavy

loads.
When using the Speed Control, if you experi-

ence speed drops greater than 10 mph
(16 km/h), disengage until you can get back
to cruising speed.
Use Speed Control in flat terrain and with

light loads to maximize fuel efficiency.
AutoStick — If Equipped
When using the AutoStick shift control, select

the highest gear that allows for adequate
performance and avoids frequent down-
shifts. For example, choose "5" if the desired
speed can be maintained. Choose "4" or "3"
if needed to maintain the desired speed.
To prevent excess heat generation, avoid

continuous driving at high RPM. Reduce
vehicle speed as necessary to avoid
extended driving at high RPM. Return to a
higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and
road conditions allow.
Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission
overheating, take the following actions:
City Driving
In city traffic — while stopped, place the trans-

mission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase
engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.

Temporarily turn off air conditioning.
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the
ground, or using a tow dolly) is NOT ALLOWED.
The only acceptable method for towing this
vehicle (behind another vehicle) is on a vehicle
trailer with all four wheels OFF the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe transmission
and/or transfer case damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.

DRIVING TIPS

Driving On Slippery Surfaces

Information in this section will aid in safe
controlled launches in adverse conditions.
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other
slippery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to
pull erratically to the right or left. This phenom-
enon occurs when there is a difference in the
surface traction under the rear (driving) wheels.