STARTING AND OPERATING
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NEUTRAL
occurs while using the DRIVE range, such as when
This range is used when vehicle is stand ing for pro- operating the vehicle und er heavy load ing cond itions,
longed period s with engine running. Engine may be (i.e., in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head wind s or
started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must while tow ing heavy trailers). Und er these cond itions,
leave the vehicle.
using the “5” range will improve perform ance and
extend transaxle life by red ucing excessive shifting and
heat buildup.
WARN ING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the
ign ition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe
practices that lim it you r resp onse to changin g traffic
or road condition s. You migh t lose control of the
veh icle and have an accid ent.
DRIVE — Four-Sp eed Transaxle
This range shou ld be used for most city and highw ay
driving. It provid es the smoothest upshifts, downshifts,
and best fuel econom y. However, select the “3” range
when frequ ent transaxle shifting occurs while using the
DRIVE range, such as when operating the vehicle und er
heavy load ing cond itions, (i.e., in hilly terrain, traveling
5
DRIVE — Six-Sp eed Transaxle
This range shou ld be used for most city and highw ay into strong head wind s or while tow ing heavy trailers).
driving. It provid es the smoothest upshifts, downshifts, Und er these cond itions, using the “3” range will improve
and best fuel econom y. However, use the Electronic perform ance and extend transaxle life by red ucing exces-
Range Select (ERS) mode by moving the lever — / + and sive shifting and heat buildup.
select the “5” range when frequ ent transaxle shifting
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Town and Country Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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