2007 Dodge Caliber Owner's Manual - Page 213

STARTING AND OPERATING 213 • When shifting into P (Park), firmly move the lever all the way forward until it stops. • Look at the shift indicator window on the console to ensure it is in the P (Park) position. • You must depress the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of the P (Park) position. "D" This should be used for most driving and provides the best ratio for optimum driveability, fuel economy, and performance. "L" Low This range should be used for maximum engine braking when descending steep grades. In this range, the transaxle will ratio up only to prevent transaxle damage or engine over speed while ratioing down will occur as early as possible Fuel Economy/Performance Operation Feature Your vehicle is equipped with a fuel economy/ performance operation feature. This feature provides a noticeable detent (bump/step) in accelerator pedal movement when the accelerator pedal is near full throttle. Pressing the accelerator pedal past this detent changes the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) calibration to a maximum performance mode. Keeping the accelerator pedal before this detent keeps the vehicle in an "economy mode" of operation. The change from economy to performance is most noticeable at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h). CAUTION! Before moving the shift lever out of P (Park), you must turn the ignition from LOCK to ON so the steering wheel and shift lever are released. Otherwise, damage to the steering column or shifter could result. You must also depress the brake pedal. "R" Reverse Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. "N" Neutral Engine may be started in this range. 5