Automatic transmission — if equipped – Dodge 2011 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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Downshifting
To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, down-

shift to maintain a safe speed when descending a steep

grade.

WARNING!

Skipping more than one gear while downshifting,
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. You
could have a collision.

CAUTION!

If you skip more than one gear while downshift-

ing or downshift at too high an engine speed, you
could damage the engine, transmission, or clutch.

Do not downshift into first gear when the vehicle

is moving faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), as you
could damage the engine and/or clutch.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED

CAUTION!

Damage to the automatic 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 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 firmly on the brake pedal.

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