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STARTINGANDOPERATING
Applyparkingbrakewhenleavingvehicleinthisrange.
“R”Reverse
Shiftintothisrangeonlyafterthevehiclehascometoa
completestop.
• “3”Drive
ThisrangeeliminatesshiftsintoOverdrive.Thetransmis-
sion will operate normally in First, Second and Third
whileinthisrange.The“3”positionshouldalsobeused
when descending steep grades to prevent brake system
distress.
•
• “N”Neutral
Enginemaybestartedinthisrange.
NOTE: Usingthe“3”rangewhileoperatingthevehicle
under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor-
mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces-
siveshiftingandheatbuildup.
•
“D”Overdrive
Formostcityandhighwaydriving,itprovidessmoothest
upshifts and downshifts and best fuel economy. When
frequent transmission shifting occurs while using the
•
“L”Low
“
D” Overdrive position, such as when operating the
This range should be used for engine braking when
descendingverysteepgrades.Inthisrange,upshiftswill
occuronlytopreventengineoverspeedwhiledownshifts
occurearlierthanothergearrangeselections.
vehicle under heavy loading conditions, (i.e. in hilly
terrain,travelingintostrongheadwindsorwhiletowing
heavy trailers), using the “3” position will improve
performance and extend transmission life by reducing
excessiveshiftingandheatbuild-up.
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Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Town and Country Manuals |
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Model Year | 2005 |
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