2008 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual - Page 314

314 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Never use "P" (Park) position on an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the selector lever into the "P" (Park) position: • When shifting into "P" (Park) move the lever all the way forward until it stops, and is fully seated. • Look at the shift indicator display on the instrument panel to ensure it is in the "P" (Park) position. CAUTION! Damage to the shifter could result if the selector lever is moved out of "P" (Park) before the ignition is turned from the LOCK to ON position. "R" (Reverse) Shift into "R" (Reverse) gear only when the vehicle is completely stopped. "N" (Neutral) No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle. When the brakes are released, the vehicle can be moved freely (pushed or towed). Do not engage "N" (Neutral) position while driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding (e.g., on icy roads). The engine may be started in this range. Use this range for starting your vehicle if it is moving or being towed.