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STARTING AND OPERATING
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“3” Drive
NOTE: The vehicle computer will over rid e Overd rive
and “3” Drive ranges by changing shift points if the
transm ission operating tem peratu re exceed s accep table
limits. This is done to prevent transm ission damage due
to overheating.
This range eliminates shifts into Overd rive. The transm is-
sion 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.
ALL WHEEL DRIVE — IF EQUIPPED
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.
This featu re provid es full time, on-d emand , All Wheel
Drive (AWD). The system is autom atic with no driver
inp uts or additional driving skills requ ired . Und er nor-
mal driving cond itions, the front wheels provid e most of
the traction. If the front wheels begin to lose traction,
power is shifted autom atically to the rear wheels. The
greater the front wheel traction loss, the greater the
power transfer to the rear wheels.
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“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.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Town and Country Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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