2010 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 306

STARTING AND OPERATING 305 the transmission into third gear, the transmission will NEUTRAL This range is used when vehicle is standing for pro- never shift above third gear, but can shift down into longed periods with engine running. Engine may be second gear or first gear, when needed. started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must WARNING! leave the vehicle. NOTE: Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other reason with the shift lever in NEUTRAL can result in severe transmission damage. Refer to "Recreational Towing" in "Starting and Operating" and "Towing a Disabled Vehicle" in "What To Do In Emergencies" for further information. DRIVE This range is used for most city and highway driving. Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows you to move the shift lever left (-) or right (+) when the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, allowing the selection of the desired top gear. For example, if the driver shifts Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid. 5 Screen Display Actual Gear(s) Allowed 1 1 2 1-2 3 1-3 4 1-4 D 1-5 NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration (engine braking), move the shift lever to the left "D (-)" and hold it there. The transmission will shift to the range from which the vehicle can best be slowed down.