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vehicle und er heavy load ing cond itions (in hilly ter-
rain, traveling into strong head wind s, or while tow -
ing heavy trailers.
NOTE: Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle
und er heavy operating cond itions will improve perfor-
mance and extend transm ission life by red ucing exces-
sive shifting and heat build up.
NOTE:
•
If the vehicle is started in cold tem peratu res, shifts into
Overd rive may be delayed . Norm al Overd rive and
shifting operation will resu me when the tem peratu re
of the transm ission reaches the approp riate tem pera-
ture. Refer to the “Note” und er “Torqu e Converter
Clutch” later in this section.
L (Low)
This range shou ld be used for engine braking when
descend ing very steep grad es. In this range, upshifts will
occur only to prevent engine oversp eed while downshifts
occur earlier than other gear range selections.
5
•
If the transm ission tem peratu re gets too hot, the
transm ission may downshift out of Overd rive or en-
gage overd rive at higher vehicle speed s until the
transm ission cools down. After coold own, Overd rive
will resu me norm al operation.
CAUTIO N!
Never race the engine with the brakes on and the
vehicle in gear, and never hold the vehicle on an
incline with out applyin g the brakes. These practices
can cause overh eatin g and damage to the tran smission .
3
(Third)
This range eliminates shifts into Overd rive. The trans-
mission will operate norm ally in First, Second and
Third while in this range. The “3” position shou ld also
be used when descend ing steep grad es to prevent
brake system distress.
Torque Con verter Clu tch
A featu re designed to improve fuel econom y has been
added to the autom atic transm ission of this vehicle. A
clutch within the torqu e converter engages autom atically
| Categories | Chrysler 300 Manuals, Chrysler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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