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STARTING AND OPERATING
at calibrated speed s. This may resu lt in a slightly differ-
ent feeling or resp onse during norm al operation in high
gear. When the vehicle speed drop s, or during accelera-
tion, the clutch autom atically and smoothly disengages.
transm ission. The torqu e converter will refill within 5
second s of shifting from P (Park) into any other gear
position.
Transmission Limp Home Mode
NOTE:
The transm ission is monitored for abnorm al conditions. If a
condition is detected that could cause damage, the transm is-
sion automatically shifts into second gear. The transm ission
remains in second gear despite the forward gear selected. P
(Park), R (Reverse), and N (Neutral) will continu e to operate.
This Reset feature allows the vehicle to be driven to a dealer
for service without damaging the transm ission.
•
The torqu e converter clutch will not engage until the
transm ission fluid and engine coolant is warm (usu-
ally after 1–3 miles (1.6–4.8 km) of driving). Because
engine speed is higher when the torqu e converter
clutch is not engaged , it may seem as if the transm is-
sion is not shifting into “Overd rive” when cold. This is
consid ered a norm al cond ition. Pulling the selector
lever into the “3” position will show that the transm is-
sion is able to shift into and out of “Overd rive.”
If the problem has been momentary, the transm ission can
be reset to regain all forw ard gears.
•
Stop the vehicle and shift into P (Park).
• Turn the key to LOCK then start the engine.
Shift into D (Drive) and resu me driving.
•
If the vehicle has not been driven for several days, the
first few second s of operation after shifting the trans-
mission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to the
transm ission fluid partially draining from the torqu e
converter into the transm ission. This is consid ered a
norm al cond ition and it will not cause damage to the
•
NOTE: Even if the transm ission can be reset, we
recom mend that you visit a dealer at you r earliest
possible convenience. Your dealer has diagnostic equ ip-
ment to determ ine if the problem could recu r.
| Categories | Chrysler 300 Manuals, Chrysler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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