2009 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 276

274 STARTING AND OPERATING REVERSE Use this range for moving the vehicle rearward. Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. NEUTRAL Engine may be started in this range. WARNING! Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. DRIVE - 6 Speed Transaxle This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts, downshifts, and best fuel economy. However, use the AutoStick௡ mode and select the appropriate gear when frequent transaxle shifting occurs in the DRIVE range. For example: When operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, (i.e. in hilly terrain, traveling into strong headwinds, or while towing heavy trailers). Under these conditions, reducing shifting by selecting the appropriate gear in AutoStick௡ will improve the performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build-up. DRIVE- 4 Speed Transaxle This range should be used for most city and highway driving, it provides the smoothest upshifts, downshifts, and best fuel economy. However, select the Љ3Љ range when frequent transaxle shifting occurs while using the DRIVE range, such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, (i.e. in hilly terrain, traveling into strong headwinds, or while towing heavy trailers).