2009 Chrysler Sebring Owner Manual Sedan - Page 272

270 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE NOTE: You MUST press and hold the brake pedal down while shifting the shift lever out of PARK. CAUTION! Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift the shift lever into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift the shift lever into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift the shift lever from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting the shift lever into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. WARNING! • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of or 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. (Continued)