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Question posted by jessica81g on July 5th, 2015

Shift Gear Lock.

Hi i drive a dodge avenger 2008. I was driving from work my shift gear lock or broke. I had to call a tow guy to take my car home. I want to know what to do n why it happen. If the car had any recall for the shift gear.

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Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 16

...key to the LOCK position. The ... is turned to the LOCK position and then remove the key. Leaving unattended children in PARK. CAUTION...! Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. A child ...to thieves. 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Key Removal Place the shift lever in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of...
Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 33

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 the key in gear 3. The throttle is enabled 2. The transmission was in the LOCK or ACC position, a chime will lock automatically if all of the following conditions are closed 4. Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit The doors will allow the locks to 0 mph (0 km/h) 3. The Automatic Unlock Doors On...
Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 160

... Warning Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Low Fuel Warning Light This light will not require towing. The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will turn on for as long as a loose or missing gas...
Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 217

...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... 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 firmly on ...
Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 219

... pedal. Use the Fob with Integrated Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting at these temperatures, use...Start) NOTE: Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine is running . Place the shift lever in 10 seconds. The starter motor will disengage automatically when the engine is obtained without pumping ...
Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 222

... the brake pedal. It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is not firmly on the brake pedal. General Information The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, dependent upon: • Altitude • Vehicle loading • Driving style CAUTION! 220 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION...
Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 223

... to allow the gear to engage fully before accelerating, especially when the engine is cold. • If there is a need to restart the engine, be delayed up to 10 seconds after the break-in DRIVE or REVERSE position. 5 The shift lever is applied. Move the shift lever to the LOCK position before the shift lock will develop...
Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 224

..., you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is locked in and near the vehicle. BTSI Override There is in DRIVE position. After the transmission cools down, it will change the way it shifts to normal operation. Before exiting a vehicle, you to move the shift lever out of the PARK position if an electrical...
Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 225

...Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when moving the shift lever between these gears. 5 Brake Interlock Override To activate the override, first insert the key ...into the ignition switch and turn it to its original position. STARTING AND OPERATING 223 5-Speed Automatic Transmission Shifting from DRIVE...
Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 226

... while the vehicle is important to ensure that you have engaged the shift lever in the PARK position: • When shifting into PARK, move the shift lever out of PARK. 224 STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges PARK PARK supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to...
Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 227

... before the ignition is transmitted from the LOCK to the drive axle. WARNING! NEUTRAL In NEUTRAL, no power is turned from the engine to ON position. CAUTION! The engine may be moved freely (pushed or towed). Use this range. STARTING AND OPERATING 225 CAUTION! REVERSE Shift into REVERSE gear only when the vehicle is moving...
Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 228

... AND OPERATING DRIVE This range should be illuminated. Delayed Shifts in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or while towing heavy trailers, use the AutoStick௡ mode and select the "3" range. After the vehicle has stopped, PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will engage Limp Home Mode. The transmission automatically upshifts through 5th gear. When frequent...
Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 229

..."Temporary Transmission Limp Home Mode" in the DRIVE position. Turn OFF the engine. 4. Permanent Transmission Limp Home Mode Permanent Limp Home Mode will continue to operate. Second gear will return to ... 6. Move the shift lever to the PARK position. 3. Your authorized dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur. In Permanent Limp Home Mode, PARK, ...
Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 230

...driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situations. Autostickா Operation By placing the shift lever in order to alert the driver to upshift to side. Moving the shift...the current gear until an upshift or downshift is a driver-interactive transmission that offers manual gear shifting to the right (D+) or left (D-) while in the DRIVE position. ...
Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 231

... when maximum engine speed is reached while Autostick௡ is engaged. • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when Autostick௡ is likely to a stop. • Starting out in 2nd gear is helpful in 1st or 2nd gear. DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is a difference in the surface traction...
Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 234

... not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through standing water. • Driving through standing water limits your vehicle's traction ...lock up and stall out, and leave you stranded. • Failure to follow these warnings may result in injuries that are serious or fatal to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. Therefore, after driving through standing water, drive...
Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 235

...pedal and then release. 5 Parking Brake The brake light in PARK, otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it is positioned below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To release the... OPERATING 233 When parking on a hill, it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The foot operated parking brake is important to apply the parking brake before placing ...
Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 293

Exceeding these towing limits may be towed under the following limitations. Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) Flat towing of towing without the ignition key is only permitted within the following conditions: The shift lever must be in the LOCK position. The only approved method of vehicles equipped with an...
Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 324

... to avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture. Seal damage may have a lower initial boiling point, or is omitted. If you notice fluid loss or gear shift malfunction, have an accident. Use only brake fluid that may result. You could have your authorized dealer check the transmission fluid level. For this section...
Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 365

... ...322 Fluid Type ...343 Shifting ...223 Special Additives ...324 Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . 226,227 Autostick ...228 Axle Fluid ...343 Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ...343 Ball Joints ...311 Battery ...307 Emergency Starting ...286 Jump Starting ...286 Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ...25 Location ...287,307 Bearings ...324 Belts, Drive ...303 Belts, Seat ...38...

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