2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner Manual - Page 330

328 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! It is dangerous to shift the gear selector 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 right foot is firmly on the brake pedal. Brake/Transmission Interlock System This system holds the shift lever in the PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. It also prevents you, once the engine is started, from moving the gear selector lever out of PARK and into any gear unless the brake pedal is pressed. This system is active only CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift the gear selector lever into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Do not shift the gear selector lever from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting the gear selector 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.