2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner's Manual - Page 334

332 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE WARNING! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. Brake/Transaxle Interlock System This system holds the shift lever in the PARK position when the ignition switch is in the OFF position. It also prevents you, once the engine is started, from moving the shift lever out of PARK and into any gear, unless the brake pedal is pressed. This system is active only while the ignition switch is in the ON position. Always press the brake pedal first before moving the shift lever out of PARK. CAUTION! Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Move the shift lever into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Do not move the shift lever from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Before moving the shift lever into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal down while shifting out of PARK.