Dodge 2014 Dart - User Guide - Manual (Page 39)

MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
SHIFT TO NEUTRAL THEN D or R The transmission has shifted itself into
NEUTRAL (due to a fault condition, or over-
heat due to excessive idling when stopped in
DRIVE with the brakes released), but the shift
lever remains in gear. Shift into NEUTRAL
and then back into gear for continued driving.
If the transmission will not reengage, see
your authorized dealer.
AUTOSTICK NOT AVAILABLE AutoStick® mode is unavailable due to a
shift lever fault. See your authorized dealer
for diagnosis and service.
AUTOMATIC MODE NOT AVAILABLE The transmission is unable to shift itself
automatically, due to a fault condition.
Use the AutoStick® mode to shift the trans-
mission manually. See your authorized dealer
for diagnosis and service.
REDUCE GEAR CHANGES The transmission pump is overheating.
In AutoStick® mode, try to drive in one
specific gear as much as possible, avoiding
frequent gear changes. In DRIVE, the trans-
mission will automatically modify its shift
schedule to reduce the number of shifts.
TRANS. GETTING HOT PRESS BRAKE The transmission driving clutch is over-
heating, usually due to repeated launches in
stop-and-go traffic. Pull over and allow the
transmission to cool in NEUTRAL until
“TRANS. COOL READY TO DRIVE” is
displayed.
TRANS. HOT STOP SAFELY SHIFT TO P The transmission driving clutch has over-
heated. Pull over, shift the transmission into
PARK, and allow the vehicle to cool until
“TRANS. COOL READY TO DRIVE” is
displayed.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION A transmission fault has been detected.
See your authorized dealer for diagnosis
and service.
SERVICE SHIFTER A shift lever fault has been detected.
See your authorized dealer for diagnosis
and service.
ENGAGE PARK BRAKE The sensor that monitors PARK engagement
is not functioning properly. Engage the
parking brake to ensure that the vehicle
will not roll when in PARK.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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