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STARTINGANDOPERATING
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.
WARNING!
Never use Park position on an automatic transmis-
sion as a substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply parking brake fully when parked to guard
against vehicle movement and possible injury or
damage.
“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.
“R”Reverse
Shiftintothisrangeonlyafterthevehiclehascometoa
completestop.
“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
“D” Overdrive position, such as when operating the
“L”Low
This range should be used for engine braking when
descendingverysteepgrades.Inthisrange,upshiftswill
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Town and Country Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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