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AutomaticTransmissionIgnitionInterlockSystem
Thissystempreventsthekeyfrombeingremovedunless
theshiftleverisinPARK.Italsopreventsshiftingoutof
PARKunlessthekeyisintheOFForONpositions.
WARNING!
Itisdangeroustoshifttheselectorleveroutof“P”or
“N”iftheenginespeedishigherthanidlespeed.If
your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when
the engine is idling normally and when your right
footisfirmlyonthebrakepedal.
NOTE: Ifamalfunctionoccurs,thesystemwilltrapthe
keyintheignitioncylindertowarnyouthatthissafety
feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and
stoppedbutthekeycannotberemoveduntilyouobtain
service.
FourSpeedAutomaticTransmission
The electronically controlled transmission provides a
precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are
self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new
vehicle, may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal
condition,andprecisionshiftswilldevelopwithinafew
hundredmiles.
Brake/TransmissionInterlockSystem
Thissystempreventsyoufrommovingthegearshiftout
of Park and into any gear unless the brake pedal is
pressed. This system is active only while the ignition
switchisintheONposition.Alwaysdepressthebrake
pedalfirst,beforemovingthegearselectoroutofPARK.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Town and Country Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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