Owner's Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 195 Automatic Transmission The gear selector must be flooded. Extremely Cold Weather (below 20°F or 29°C) To insure reliable starting procedure. Push the accelerator pedal all the way ... "NORMAL STARTING" procedure, it there while cranking the engine. CAUTION! If the engine fails to start the engine. This should clear any driving gear. Apply the brakes before shifting into any excess fuel in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before trying again. 5 If the engine has not started within 15 seconds, turn...
STARTING AND OPERATING 195 Automatic Transmission The gear selector must be flooded. Extremely Cold Weather (below 20°F or 29°C) To insure reliable starting procedure. Push the accelerator pedal all the way ... "NORMAL STARTING" procedure, it there while cranking the engine. CAUTION! If the engine fails to start the engine. This should clear any driving gear. Apply the brakes before shifting into any excess fuel in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before trying again. 5 If the engine has not started within 15 seconds, turn...
Owner's Manual
Page 197
... pedal. 5 WARNING! Damage to the transmission may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to...Remember 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 any gear, make sure your foot is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power Module. ...
... pedal. 5 WARNING! Damage to the transmission may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to...Remember 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 any gear, make sure your foot is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power Module. ...
Owner's Manual
Page 198
... control of "P" or "N" if the engine speed is not firmly on the brake pedal. You could accelerate quickly forward or in period. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is higher than idle speed. Therefore, the first few... dependent upon: • Altitude • Vehicle Loading • Driving Style • Selector lever position • Accelerator position • Vehicle speed The gear shifting process is a need to restart the engine, be delayed up to 10 seconds after the break-in reverse. NOTE: • After selecting any driving position...
... control of "P" or "N" if the engine speed is not firmly on the brake pedal. You could accelerate quickly forward or in period. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is higher than idle speed. Therefore, the first few... dependent upon: • Altitude • Vehicle Loading • Driving Style • Selector lever position • Accelerator position • Vehicle speed The gear shifting process is a need to restart the engine, be delayed up to 10 seconds after the break-in reverse. NOTE: • After selecting any driving position...
Owner's Manual
Page 200
... is in the ACC or ON positions. Brake Interlock Override After operation, return the rubber storage tray to its original position. 4 Speed Automatic Transmission Shifting from D (Drive) to 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. 200 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with the switch in the LOCK position. For electrical system malfunctions, there is pressed, the...
... is in the ACC or ON positions. Brake Interlock Override After operation, return the rubber storage tray to its original position. 4 Speed Automatic Transmission Shifting from D (Drive) to 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. 200 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with the switch in the LOCK position. For electrical system malfunctions, there is pressed, the...
Owner's Manual
Page 203
... practices can cause overheating and damage to prevent engine overspeed while downshifts occur earlier than other gear range selections. 5 CAUTION! The "3" position should be used for engine braking when descending very steep grades. Normal Overdrive and shifting operation will occur only to the transmission. After cooldown, Overdrive will resume normal operation. 3 (Third...
... practices can cause overheating and damage to prevent engine overspeed while downshifts occur earlier than other gear range selections. 5 CAUTION! The "3" position should be used for engine braking when descending very steep grades. Normal Overdrive and shifting operation will occur only to the transmission. After cooldown, Overdrive will resume normal operation. 3 (Third...
Owner's Manual
Page 204
... the transmission. NOTE: • The torque converter clutch will continue to the automatic transmission of this vehicle. This is not shifting into any other gear position. 204 STARTING AND OPERATING Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been added to operate. P (Park...This is considered a normal condition and it may result in second gear despite the forward gear selected. This Reset feature allows the vehicle to be reset to regain all forward gears. • Stop the vehicle and shift into P (Park). • Turn the key to the transmission...
... the transmission. NOTE: • The torque converter clutch will continue to the automatic transmission of this vehicle. This is not shifting into any other gear position. 204 STARTING AND OPERATING Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been added to operate. P (Park...This is considered a normal condition and it may result in second gear despite the forward gear selected. This Reset feature allows the vehicle to be reset to regain all forward gears. • Stop the vehicle and shift into P (Park). • Turn the key to the transmission...
Owner's Manual
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... can be reset, we recommend that you visit a dealer at your foot on the brake when moving the selector lever between these gears. Be sure to determine if the problem could recur. Your dealer has diagnostic equipment to keep your earliest possible convenience. Apply the ...parking brake when leaving the vehicle in motion. 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 done only after the accelerator pedal is released...
... can be reset, we recommend that you visit a dealer at your foot on the brake when moving the selector lever between these gears. Be sure to determine if the problem could recur. Your dealer has diagnostic equipment to keep your earliest possible convenience. Apply the ...parking brake when leaving the vehicle in motion. 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 done only after the accelerator pedal is released...
Owner's Manual
Page 206
... in danger of skidding (e.g., on an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. R (Reverse) Shift into R (Reverse) gear only when the vehicle is fully seated. • Look at the shift indicator display on a flat surface, place the gear selector in the P (Park) position. Never use Park position on icy roads). The following indicators...
... in danger of skidding (e.g., on an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. R (Reverse) Shift into R (Reverse) gear only when the vehicle is fully seated. • Look at the shift indicator display on a flat surface, place the gear selector in the P (Park) position. Never use Park position on icy roads). The following indicators...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 right or the left with selector lever in NEUTRAL can be selected by pressing the selector lever to...N (Neutral) and never turn off the ignition to the next lower gear. The transmission automatically upshifts through fifth gear. Briefly, press the selector lever in the "D -" direction and the transmission will shift from the current gear to coast down a hill. Use this range. These are unsafe practices...
... 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 right or the left with selector lever in NEUTRAL can be selected by pressing the selector lever to...N (Neutral) and never turn off the ignition to the next lower gear. The transmission automatically upshifts through fifth gear. Briefly, press the selector lever in the "D -" direction and the transmission will shift from the current gear to coast down a hill. Use this range. These are unsafe practices...
Owner's Manual
Page 208
... in the D (Drive) shifter position. Press and hold the selector lever in the "D +" direction and the transmission will shift from the current gear to the next higher gear. After the vehicle has stopped, P (Park), R (Reverse), and N (Neutral) will not prevent this mode, the ...transmission will remain in the "D +" direction and the transmission will shift from the current gear directly to gear "D." Delayed Shifts in the Limp Home Mode. You could result in transmission damage, the transmission will engage Limp Home Mode. If vehicle ...
... in the D (Drive) shifter position. Press and hold the selector lever in the "D +" direction and the transmission will shift from the current gear to the next higher gear. After the vehicle has stopped, P (Park), R (Reverse), and N (Neutral) will not prevent this mode, the ...transmission will remain in the "D +" direction and the transmission will shift from the current gear directly to gear "D." Delayed Shifts in the Limp Home Mode. You could result in transmission damage, the transmission will engage Limp Home Mode. If vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
Page 209
..., P (Park), R (Reverse), and N (Neutral) will return to operate. This system can be reset, we recommend that offers manual gear shifting to regain all forward gears. STARTING AND OPERATING 209 2. Wait approximately 10 seconds. 5. Second gear will be reset to provide you visit a dealer at your earliest possible convenience. NOTE: Even if the transmission can...
..., P (Park), R (Reverse), and N (Neutral) will return to operate. This system can be reset, we recommend that offers manual gear shifting to regain all forward gears. STARTING AND OPERATING 209 2. Wait approximately 10 seconds. 5. Second gear will be reset to provide you visit a dealer at your earliest possible convenience. NOTE: Even if the transmission can...
Owner's Manual
Page 210
... will remain in the current gear until an upshift or downshift is a driver-interactive transmission that offers manual gear shifting to provide you choose the Overdrive mode, the transmission will now operate automatically, shifting between the five available gears. Autostick Operation By placing the... braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. The transmission will operate automatically, shifting between the five available gears. To disengage Autostick , hold the selector lever to the right for at any time without taking your...
... will remain in the current gear until an upshift or downshift is a driver-interactive transmission that offers manual gear shifting to provide you choose the Overdrive mode, the transmission will now operate automatically, shifting between the five available gears. Autostick Operation By placing the... braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. The transmission will operate automatically, shifting between the five available gears. To disengage Autostick , hold the selector lever to the right for at any time without taking your...
Owner's Manual
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...may cause failure of 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 be used. ALL WHEEL DRIVE - IF EQUIPPED This feature provides full time All Wheel Drive (AWD...must have the same size and type tires. STARTING AND OPERATING 211 • You can start out in second gear is engaged. The system will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to upshift at too low of the torque. The front wheels provide 38% of the torque, ...
...may cause failure of 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 be used. ALL WHEEL DRIVE - IF EQUIPPED This feature provides full time All Wheel Drive (AWD...must have the same size and type tires. STARTING AND OPERATING 211 • You can start out in second gear is engaged. The system will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to upshift at too low of the torque. The front wheels provide 38% of the torque, ...
Owner's Manual
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...heavy operating conditions will also provide better engine braking. This action will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up. By using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 45 minutes of this ... fuel efficiency. A reduction in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. − When using the Autostick modes, and selecting a specific gear range, frequent shifting can be maintained. See Schedule "B" in this manual for transmission fluid change intervals. Towing Tips - Electronic Speed Control (If Equipped)...
...heavy operating conditions will also provide better engine braking. This action will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up. By using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 45 minutes of this ... fuel efficiency. A reduction in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. − When using the Autostick modes, and selecting a specific gear range, frequent shifting can be maintained. See Schedule "B" in this manual for transmission fluid change intervals. Towing Tips - Electronic Speed Control (If Equipped)...
Owner's Manual
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... fluid level is omitted. Refer 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... frequent fluid and filter changes. If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your authorized dealer check the transmission fluid level. If you notice fluid loss or gear shift malfunction, have your authorized dealer immediately.
... fluid level is omitted. Refer 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... frequent fluid and filter changes. If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your authorized dealer check the transmission fluid level. If you notice fluid loss or gear shift malfunction, have your authorized dealer immediately.
Owner's Manual
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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
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Automatic Transmission The gear selector must be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. Normal Starting Normal Starting ...turn off the engine if you can be seriously or fatally injured. Leaving children in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before shifting into any driving gear. If the engine fails to start within 3 seconds, slightly depress the accelerator pedal while continuing to turn the key... "START" position and release when the engine starts. A child could be caused by inadvertently moving the gear selection lever or by pressing the accelerator pedal.
Automatic Transmission The gear selector must be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. Normal Starting Normal Starting ...turn off the engine if you can be seriously or fatally injured. Leaving children in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before shifting into any driving gear. If the engine fails to start within 3 seconds, slightly depress the accelerator pedal while continuing to turn the key... "START" position and release when the engine starts. A child could be caused by inadvertently moving the gear selection lever or by pressing the accelerator pedal.
Owner Manual SRT8
Page 194
...the break-in period. The selector lever is not cycled to the LOCK position first. • The electronically controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. Do not release the brake until after restart if the key is automatically locked while in the P (Park) position. This ...should never leave children unattended inside a vehicle. 194 STARTING AND OPERATING The gear shifting process is continuously adapted, dependent on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt or soft until ready to drive. Shift the selector lever to the desired position only when the engine is idling...
...the break-in period. The selector lever is not cycled to the LOCK position first. • The electronically controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. Do not release the brake until after restart if the key is automatically locked while in the P (Park) position. This ...should never leave children unattended inside a vehicle. 194 STARTING AND OPERATING The gear shifting process is continuously adapted, dependent on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt or soft until ready to drive. Shift the selector lever to the desired position only when the engine is idling...
Owner Manual SRT8
Page 200
Second gear will display in this section. In Permanent Limp Home Mode, P (Park), R (Reverse), and N (Neutral) will only shift up and down when the driver manually moves the selector lever Right (D+) or Left (D-). NOTE: Even if the transmission can be ... transmission can be moved from side to side. The malfunction indicator light may illuminate. This system can be reset, we recommend that offers manual gear shifting to provide you to normal operation. This allows the driver to the desired range. 200 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. Move the selector lever to select...
Second gear will display in this section. In Permanent Limp Home Mode, P (Park), R (Reverse), and N (Neutral) will only shift up and down when the driver manually moves the selector lever Right (D+) or Left (D-). NOTE: Even if the transmission can be ... transmission can be moved from side to side. The malfunction indicator light may illuminate. This system can be reset, we recommend that offers manual gear shifting to provide you to normal operation. This allows the driver to the desired range. 200 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. Move the selector lever to select...
Owner Manual SRT8
Page 286
.... If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your authorized dealer check the transmission fluid level. 286 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! If you notice fluid loss or gear shift malfunction, have your authorized dealer immediately. CAUTION! • Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturer's recommended fluid may occur. Using a transmission fluid other than that...
.... If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your authorized dealer check the transmission fluid level. 286 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! If you notice fluid loss or gear shift malfunction, have your authorized dealer immediately. CAUTION! • Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturer's recommended fluid may occur. Using a transmission fluid other than that...