Gear Ranges - Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid 2022 Manual

Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when
the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is
stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake
pedal when shifting between these gears.
Transmission Gear Selector
G R
EAR ANGES
Do not press the accelerator pedal when shifting
from PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) into another gear
range.
PARK (P)
This range supplements the parking brake by
locking the transmission. The vehicle propulsion
system can be started in this range. Never attempt
to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply
the parking brake when exiting the vehicle in this
range.
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake
before shifting the transmission to 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.
When exiting the vehicle, always:
Apply the parking brake.

Shift the transmission into PARK.

Turn the ignition OFF.

Remove the key fob from the vehicle.

NOTE:
This vehicle incorporates an Electric Park Brake
activation feature which engages automatically
when the vehicle is parked on a 9% sloped surface,
with the vehicle pointing up the grade or down the
grade.
CAUTION!
Before moving the transmission gear selector

out of PARK, you must turn the ignition to the
ON/RUN position, and also press the brake
pedal. Otherwise, damage to the gear selector
could result.
DO NOT press the accelerator pedal when

shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another
gear range, as this can damage the drivetrain.
STARTING AND OPERATING
The following indicators should be used to ensure
that you have properly engaged the transmission
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.
NOTE:
Based on the drive gear and/or speed of the
vehicle, the Vehicle Pedestrian Alert Module
(VPAM) will broadcast a sound from the rear of the
vehicle to warn nearby pedestrians that a vehicle is
approaching. In addition, the module will indicate a
change in speed by varying the volume of sound.
NEUTRAL (N)
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for
prolonged periods with the propulsion system
active. The vehicle may be started in this range.
Apply the parking brake and shift the transmission
into PARK if you must exit the vehicle.
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