2010 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual - Page 310

STARTING AND OPERATING 309 STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift 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 from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key fob in the ignition switch. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. 5 Automatic Transmission The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start) position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm before shifting into any driving gear. engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.