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STARTING AND OPERATING
Neutral
The transm ission autom atically upshifts throu gh fifth
gear. The DRIVE position provid es optimum driving
characteristics und er all norm al operating cond itions.
No power is transm itted from the engine to the drive
axle. When the brakes are released , the vehicle can be
moved freely (pushed or tow ed). Do not engage in
NEUTRAL position while driving excep t to coast when
the vehicle is in danger of skid ding (e.g., on icy road s).
When frequ ent transm ission shifting occurs when using
the Overd rive range, such as when operating the vehicle
und er heavy load ing cond itions (in hilly terrain, travel-
ing into strong head wind s, or while tow ing heavy
trailers, use the AutoStick mode and select the “3” range.
The engine may be started in this range. Use this range
for starting you r vehicle if it is moving or being tow ed.
AutoStick Gear selection
CAUTIO N!
The transm ission gear can be selected by pressing the
selector lever to the right or the left with the selector lever
in the DRIVE position. The gear currently selected is
ind icated in the instru ment cluster display. Briefly press
selector lever in the “D -” direction. The transm ission will
shift from the current gear to the next lower gear. Shifting
into another gear that allow s for quicker acceleration or
to slow the vehicle down is possible. Dow nshifts can also
be perform ed.
Coastin g the veh icle, or drivin g for any oth er reason
with selector lever in NEUTRAL can resu lt in tran s-
mission damage that is not covered by the Limited
Warran ty.
Drive
This range shou ld be used for most city and highw ay
driving. It provid es the smoothest upshifts and down-
shifts and best fuel econom y.
Press and hold the selector lever in the “D-” direction.
The transm ission will shift from the current gear directly
to the best gear for acceleration.
| Categories | Chrysler 300 Manuals, Chrysler Manuals |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 2005 |
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