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STARTING AND OPERATING
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System
This system prevents the key from being rem oved unless
the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents shifting out of
PARK unless the key is in the OFF or ON positions.
Reset Mode - Electron ic Transmission
The transm ission is monitored electronically for abnor-
mal cond itions. If a cond ition is detected that could cause
damage, the transm ission autom atically shifts into sec-
ond gear. The transm ission rem ains in second gear
despite the forw ard gear selected . Park (P), Reverse (R),
and Neutral (N) will continu e to operate. This Reset
featu re allow s the vehicle to be driven to a dealer for
service withou t damaging the transm ission.
NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the
key in the ignition cylind er to warn you that this safety
featu re is inop erable. The engine can be started and
stop ped but the key cannot be rem oved until you obtain
service.
In the event that the problem has been momentary, the
transm ission can be reset to regain all forw ard gears.
Four Speed Automatic Transmission
The electronically controlled transm ission provid es a
precise shift sched ule. The transm ission electronics are
self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new
vehicle, may be som ewhat abru pt. This is a norm al
cond ition, and precision shifts will develop within a few
hu nd red miles.
• Stop the vehicle and shift into Park (P).
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• Shift into the desired range and resu me driving.
Turn the key to OFF then restart the engine.
NOTE: Even if the transm ission can be reset, it is
recom mend ed that you visit a dealer at you r earliest
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Town and Country Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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