2009 Chrysler 300 Owners Manual

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STARTING AND OPERATING
TowingTips—ElectronicSpeedControl(If
Equipped)
− Extended driving at high RPM should be avoided to
preventexcessheatgeneration.Areductioninvehicle
speed may be required to avoid extended driving at
high RPM. Return to a higher gear range or vehicle
speedwhenroadconditionsandRPMlevelallows.
−
−
Donotuseinhillyterrainorwithheavyloads.
Whenusingthespeedcontrol,ifyouexperiencespeed
dropsgreaterthan10mph(16km/h),disengageuntil
youcangetbacktocruisingspeed.
TowingTips—CoolingSystem
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating,takethefollowingactions:
−
Usespeedcontrolinflatterrainandwithlightloadsto
maximizefuelefficiency.
−
CityDriving
TowingTips—Autostick௡(IfEquipped)
When stopped for short periods, put transmission in
NEUTRALandincreaseengineidlespeed.
−
ByusingtheAutostick௡modesandselectingaspecific
gear range, frequent shifting can be avoided. The
highest gear range should be selected that allows for
adequateperformance.Forexample,choose“4”ifthe
desiredspeedcanbemaintained.Choose“3”or“2”if
neededtomaintainthedesiredspeed.
− HighwayDriving
Reducespeed.
− AirConditioning
Turnofftemporarily.
Product Specification
CategoriesChrysler 300 Manuals, Chrysler Manuals
Model Year2009
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