2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner Manual - Page 331

STARTING AND OPERATING 329 while the ignition switch is in the ON position. Always press the brake pedal first before moving the gear selector lever out of PARK. Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System For electrical system malfunctions, there is an override for the interlock system. In order to override this system, remove the cover located to the top right of the gear selector lever in the instrument panel. The override can be activated by pressing the white-colored tab, which can be accessed through the hole in the instrument panel. While the override is pressed, the gear selector lever can be moved out of the PARK position without pressing the brake pedal. After operation, return the cover to its original position. This system prevents the key from being removed unless the gear selector lever is in PARK. It also prevents shifting the gear selector lever out of PARK unless the key is in the LOCK/OFF or ON positions. NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service. Four-Speed or Six-Speed Automatic Transmission The electronically controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers). The transmission has only PRND shift positions. Downshifts are carried out by an Electronic Range Select (ERS) by moving the lever - / + while in the DRIVE position, 5