STARTING AND OPERATING
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possible convenience. Your dealer has diagnostic equ ip-
ment to determ ine if the problem could recu r.
“R” Reverse
Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a
complete stop .
Gear Ran ges
DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or
NEUTRAL positions into another gear range.
“N” Neut ral
Engine may be started in this range.
“P” Park
“D” Overdrive
Supplements the parking brake by locking the transm is-
sion. The engine can be started in this range. Never
attem pt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion.
To be used for most city and highw ay driving, it provid es
smoothest upshifts
and downshifts and best fuel
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econom y. When frequ ent transm ission shifting occurs
while using the “D” Overd rive position, such as when
operating the vehicle und er heavy load ing cond itions,
(i.e. in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head wind s or
while tow ing heavy trailers), use the AutoStick mode and
select the “3” range.
Apply parking brake when leaving vehicle in this range.
WARN ING!
Never use Park position on an automatic tran smission
as a substitu te for the parking brake. Always apply
parking brake fully when parked to guard again st
vehicle movem ent and possib le injury or damage.
NOTE: Using the “3” range in the AutoStick mode
while operating the vehicle und er heavy operating con-
ditions will improve perform ance and extend transm is-
sion life by red ucing excessive shifting and heat build up.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Pacifica Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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