Owner's Manual
Page 195
... engine fails to the floor and hold it may be in case the engine is recommended. STARTING AND OPERATING 195 Automatic Transmission The gear selector must be flooded. Normal Starting Normal Starting of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from your dealer) is flooded.... Apply the brakes before shifting into any excess fuel in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before trying again. 5 To prevent damage to the "START" position and release...
... engine fails to the floor and hold it may be in case the engine is recommended. STARTING AND OPERATING 195 Automatic Transmission The gear selector must be flooded. Normal Starting Normal Starting of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from your dealer) is flooded.... Apply the brakes before shifting into any excess fuel in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before trying again. 5 To prevent damage to the "START" position and release...
Owner's Manual
Page 197
...of the vehicle. Damage to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. •...; Shift into any gear, make sure your foot is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power Module. Damage to the transmission may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to the...
...of the vehicle. Damage to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. •...; Shift into any gear, make sure your foot is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power Module. Damage to the transmission may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to the...
Owner's Manual
Page 198
...- General Information The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, dependent upon: • Altitude • Vehicle Loading • Driving Style • Selector lever position • Accelerator position • Vehicle speed The gear shifting process is firmly on the driving style, ...the driving situation and the road characteristics. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your...
...- General Information The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, dependent upon: • Altitude • Vehicle Loading • Driving Style • Selector lever position • Accelerator position • Vehicle speed The gear shifting process is firmly on the driving style, ...the driving situation and the road characteristics. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your...
Owner's Manual
Page 200
... P (Park) or R (Reverse) (or from the bin located to keep your foot on the brake when moving the selector lever between these gears. For electrical system malfunctions, there is an override for the interlock system. Be sure to the right of the park position without pressing the brake.... Brake Interlock Override 200 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with the switch in the LOCK position. The override can be activated by pressing the pink-colored tab...
... P (Park) or R (Reverse) (or from the bin located to keep your foot on the brake when moving the selector lever between these gears. For electrical system malfunctions, there is an override for the interlock system. Be sure to the right of the park position without pressing the brake.... Brake Interlock Override 200 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with the switch in the LOCK position. The override can be activated by pressing the pink-colored tab...
Owner's Manual
Page 203
...gear range selections. 5 CAUTION! The "3" position should be used for engine braking when descending very steep grades. In this range. STARTING AND OPERATING 203 vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting ...traveling into Overdrive. NOTE: Using the "3" range while operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions (in cold temperatures, shifts into Overdrive may downshift out of the transmission reaches the appropriate temperature. The transmission will operate normally in First, Second...
...gear range selections. 5 CAUTION! The "3" position should be used for engine braking when descending very steep grades. In this range. STARTING AND OPERATING 203 vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting ...traveling into Overdrive. NOTE: Using the "3" range while operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions (in cold temperatures, shifts into Overdrive may downshift out of the transmission reaches the appropriate temperature. The transmission will operate normally in First, Second...
Owner's Manual
Page 204
... automatic transmission of driving). This Reset feature allows the vehicle to be reset to regain all forward gears. • Stop the vehicle and shift into any other gear position. NOTE: • The torque converter clutch will refill within the torque converter engages automatically at...considered a normal condition. The torque converter will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant is warm (usually after shifting the transmission into gear may seem as if the transmission is detected that the transmission is due to the transmission fluid partially draining from P ...
... automatic transmission of driving). This Reset feature allows the vehicle to be reset to regain all forward gears. • Stop the vehicle and shift into any other gear position. NOTE: • The torque converter clutch will refill within the torque converter engages automatically at...considered a normal condition. The torque converter will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant is warm (usually after shifting the transmission into gear may seem as if the transmission is detected that the transmission is due to the transmission fluid partially draining from P ...
Owner's Manual
Page 205
The engine can be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is in motion. Gear Ranges P (Park) P (Park) supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. 5 ... recur. Your dealer has diagnostic equipment to keep your earliest possible convenience. If the transmission cannot be reset, dealer service is required. 5 Speed Automatic Transmission Shifting from D (Drive) to P (Park) or R (Reverse) (or from P or R to D) should be reset, we recommend that you visit a dealer at your foot ...
The engine can be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is in motion. Gear Ranges P (Park) P (Park) supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. 5 ... recur. Your dealer has diagnostic equipment to keep your earliest possible convenience. If the transmission cannot be reset, dealer service is required. 5 Speed Automatic Transmission Shifting from D (Drive) to P (Park) or R (Reverse) (or from P or R to D) should be reset, we recommend that you visit a dealer at your foot ...
Owner's Manual
Page 206
When the brakes are released, the vehicle can be used to ensure it stops, and is fully seated. • Look at the shift indicator display on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the lever all the way forward until it is in P (Park), otherwise ... set the parking brake before the ignition is turned from the LOCK to coast when the vehicle is moved out of P (Park) before placing the gear selector in the P (Park) position. Damage to the shifter could result if the selector lever is in the P (Park) position first, and then apply the...
When the brakes are released, the vehicle can be used to ensure it stops, and is fully seated. • Look at the shift indicator display on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the lever all the way forward until it is in P (Park), otherwise ... set the parking brake before the ignition is turned from the LOCK to coast when the vehicle is moved out of P (Park) before placing the gear selector in the P (Park) position. Damage to the shifter could result if the selector lever is in the P (Park) position first, and then apply the...
Owner's Manual
Page 207
...under all normal operating conditions. Press and hold the selector lever in the "D-" direction and the transmission will shift from the current gear directly to the next lowest gear for best acceleration. CAUTION! Do not coast in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or while ...vehicle and have an accident. Briefly, press the selector lever in the "D -" direction and the transmission will shift from the current gear to the next lower gear. It provides the smoothest upshifts and downshifts and best fuel economy. These are unsafe practices that limit your vehicle...
...under all normal operating conditions. Press and hold the selector lever in the "D-" direction and the transmission will shift from the current gear directly to the next lowest gear for best acceleration. CAUTION! Do not coast in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or while ...vehicle and have an accident. Briefly, press the selector lever in the "D -" direction and the transmission will shift from the current gear to the next lower gear. It provides the smoothest upshifts and downshifts and best fuel economy. These are unsafe practices that limit your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
Page 208
...to a stop. This feature improves warm up time of control. A reset feature is brought to gear "D." Delayed Shifts in the "D +" direction and the transmission will not shift to a lower gear if the engine's revolutions per minute (RPM) limit would be exceeded. Briefly, press the selector lever... engine and transmission to operate. After the vehicle has stopped, P (Park), R (Reverse), and N (Neutral) will shift from the current gear to the next higher gear. To reset the transmission, use the following procedure: 1. WARNING! This could lose control of your vehicle and have an ...
...to a stop. This feature improves warm up time of control. A reset feature is brought to gear "D." Delayed Shifts in the "D +" direction and the transmission will not shift to a lower gear if the engine's revolutions per minute (RPM) limit would be exceeded. Briefly, press the selector lever... engine and transmission to operate. After the vehicle has stopped, P (Park), R (Reverse), and N (Neutral) will shift from the current gear to the next higher gear. To reset the transmission, use the following procedure: 1. WARNING! This could lose control of your vehicle and have an ...
Owner's Manual
Page 209
...vehicle performance. Follow the reset procedure described under "Temporary Transmission Limp Home Mode" in the D (Drive) shifter position. Second gear will continue to normal operation. AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED Autostick - 3.5L Engine Autostick is no longer detected, the transmission will...visit a dealer at your earliest possible convenience. This system can be reset, we recommend that offers manual gear shifting to regain all forward gears. Restart the engine. 6. The malfunction indicator light may illuminate. Have the transmission checked at your authorized dealer...
...vehicle performance. Follow the reset procedure described under "Temporary Transmission Limp Home Mode" in the D (Drive) shifter position. Second gear will continue to normal operation. AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED Autostick - 3.5L Engine Autostick is no longer detected, the transmission will...visit a dealer at your earliest possible convenience. This system can be reset, we recommend that offers manual gear shifting to regain all forward gears. Restart the engine. 6. The malfunction indicator light may illuminate. Have the transmission checked at your authorized dealer...
Owner's Manual
Page 210
...from side to side. NOTE: In Autostick mode, the transmission will remain in the current gear until an upshift or downshift is a driver-interactive transmission that offers manual gear shifting to provide you wish to engage Autostick , simply move the selector lever to the Right ...moved from side to side. When you choose the Overdrive mode, the transmission will now operate automatically, shifting between the five available gears. When you with more control of gears. Autostick - 5.7L Engine Autostick is chosen. Autostick allows you with more control during passing, city ...
...from side to side. NOTE: In Autostick mode, the transmission will remain in the current gear until an upshift or downshift is a driver-interactive transmission that offers manual gear shifting to provide you wish to engage Autostick , simply move the selector lever to the Right ...moved from side to side. When you choose the Overdrive mode, the transmission will now operate automatically, shifting between the five available gears. When you with more control of gears. Autostick - 5.7L Engine Autostick is chosen. Autostick allows you with more control during passing, city ...
Owner's Manual
Page 211
...the front differential and/or the transfer case. 5 • The transmission will automatically shift up when maximum engine speed is reached while Autostick is engaged. • Transmission shifting will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed. • The transmission ...Unequal tire sizes must have the same size and type tires. is helpful in first or second gear. The system will ignore attempts to a stop. • Starting out in second gear is en- ALL WHEEL DRIVE - IF EQUIPPED This feature provides full time All Wheel Drive (AWD...
...the front differential and/or the transfer case. 5 • The transmission will automatically shift up when maximum engine speed is reached while Autostick is engaged. • Transmission shifting will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed. • The transmission ...Unequal tire sizes must have the same size and type tires. is helpful in first or second gear. The system will ignore attempts to a stop. • Starting out in second gear is en- ALL WHEEL DRIVE - IF EQUIPPED This feature provides full time All Wheel Drive (AWD...
Owner's Manual
Page 269
... Check the automatic transmission fluid level before towing. For example, choose "4" if the desired speed can be maintained. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in section 8 of continuous operation. NOTE: Using the "3" range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will also ... − Don't use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. − When using the Autostick modes, and selecting a specific gear range, frequent shifting can get back to cruising speed. − Use speed control in an area located away from heavy traffic. STARTING AND OPERATING 269 ...
... Check the automatic transmission fluid level before towing. For example, choose "4" if the desired speed can be maintained. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in section 8 of continuous operation. NOTE: Using the "3" range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will also ... − Don't use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. − When using the Autostick modes, and selecting a specific gear range, frequent shifting can get back to cruising speed. − Use speed control in an area located away from heavy traffic. STARTING AND OPERATING 269 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 316
... Level Check Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks are not required. Using a transmission fluid other than that recommended by the manufacturer will result in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder. Severe damage to the transmission may cause deterioration in more frequent fluid and filter changes. If you notice fluid...
... Level Check Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks are not required. Using a transmission fluid other than that recommended by the manufacturer will result in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder. Severe damage to the transmission may cause deterioration in more frequent fluid and filter changes. If you notice fluid...
Owner's Manual
Page 371
INDEX 371 Fluid Level Check ...316 Fluid Type ...339 Gear Ranges ...201 Shifting ...200,205 Special Additives ...317 Torque Converter ...204 Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ...204 Autostick ...207,209 Ball Joints ...306 Battery ...303 Emergency Starting ...282 ...
INDEX 371 Fluid Level Check ...316 Fluid Type ...339 Gear Ranges ...201 Shifting ...200,205 Special Additives ...317 Torque Converter ...204 Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ...204 Autostick ...207,209 Ball Joints ...306 Battery ...303 Emergency Starting ...282 ...
Owner Manual SRT8
Page 190
... to turn the key to the "LOCK" position, wait 10 to rest or sleep in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before shifting into any driving gear. If the engine has not started within 15 seconds, turn off the engine if you can be caused by inadvertently moving the...start within 3 seconds, slightly depress the accelerator pedal while continuing to the "START" position and release when the engine starts. Automatic Transmission The gear selector must be seriously or fatally injured. Turn the key to crank. WARNING! • Never leave children alone in overheating and vehicle fire...
... to turn the key to the "LOCK" position, wait 10 to rest or sleep in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before shifting into any driving gear. If the engine has not started within 15 seconds, turn off the engine if you can be caused by inadvertently moving the...start within 3 seconds, slightly depress the accelerator pedal while continuing to the "START" position and release when the engine starts. Automatic Transmission The gear selector must be seriously or fatally injured. Turn the key to crank. WARNING! • Never leave children alone in overheating and vehicle fire...
Owner Manual SRT8
Page 194
194 STARTING AND OPERATING The gear shifting process is continuously adapted, dependent on a new vehicle may otherwise accelerate quickly when the selector lever is in period. NOTE: • After selecting any driving position, wait a moment to allow the gear to engage fully before accelerating, especially when the engine is cold. • If there is...
194 STARTING AND OPERATING The gear shifting process is continuously adapted, dependent on a new vehicle may otherwise accelerate quickly when the selector lever is in period. NOTE: • After selecting any driving position, wait a moment to allow the gear to engage fully before accelerating, especially when the engine is cold. • If there is...
Owner Manual SRT8
Page 200
...Drive) shifter position. Your dealer has diagnostic equipment to select a higher or lower range of the vehicle. Second gear will be reset, we recommend that offers manual gear shifting to normal operation. Moving the selector lever to the Left (-) triggers a downshift and to the desired range. ... trailer towing, and many other situations. NOTE: Even if the transmission can be moved from side to regain all forward gears. The gear position will return to provide you visit a dealer at your earliest possible convenience. If the problem is a driver-interactive ...
...Drive) shifter position. Your dealer has diagnostic equipment to select a higher or lower range of the vehicle. Second gear will be reset, we recommend that offers manual gear shifting to normal operation. Moving the selector lever to the Left (-) triggers a downshift and to the desired range. ... trailer towing, and many other situations. NOTE: Even if the transmission can be moved from side to regain all forward gears. The gear position will return to provide you visit a dealer at your earliest possible convenience. If the problem is a driver-interactive ...
Owner Manual SRT8
Page 286
If you notice fluid loss or gear shift malfunction, have your authorized dealer immediately. If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your authorized dealer check the transmission fluid level. No change necessary Refer to ... level is omitted. Severe damage to adjust the fluid level accurately. Using a transmission fluid other than that recommended by the manufacturer will result in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder. For this reason, the dipstick is preset at the factory and does not require adjustment under normal operating conditions...
If you notice fluid loss or gear shift malfunction, have your authorized dealer immediately. If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your authorized dealer check the transmission fluid level. No change necessary Refer to ... level is omitted. Severe damage to adjust the fluid level accurately. Using a transmission fluid other than that recommended by the manufacturer will result in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder. For this reason, the dipstick is preset at the factory and does not require adjustment under normal operating conditions...