Dodge 25360 Stratus Coupe - Manual (Page 158)

Gear positions
“P” PARK
The “P” (PARK) position supplements the parking brake
by locking the transaxle while the vehicle is parked.
The engine can be started in this position.
Apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle in this
position.
“R” REVERSE
Shift into this position only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
CAUTION!
Never shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE)
position while the vehicle is in motion. If the lever is
shifted into the “P” or “R” position while the vehicle
is in motion, the transaxle may be damaged.
“N” NEUTRAL
The engine may be started in this position.
WARNING!
• Never move the lever to the “N” position while
driving since you could accidentally move the
lever into the
؆P؆ or ؆R؆ position, damaging the
transaxle.
• To prevent the vehicle from rolling when stopped
on a slope, the engine should be started in the “P”
(PARK) position, not in “N” (NEUTRAL).
• Always keep your foot on the brake pedal when
the vehicle is in “N” (NEUTRAL), or when shift-
ing into or out of “N” (NEUTRAL), to maintain
control.
“D” DRIVE
This position is used for most city and highway driving.
Engine shifting is done automatically, depending on road
conditions.
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