2010 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual - Page 321

320 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a flat surface, place the shift lever in the • When shifting into PARK move the shift lever all the PARK position first, and then apply the parking brake. way forward and left until it stops and is fully seated. When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking • Look at the shift indicator display on the instrument panel to ensure it is in the PARK position. brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may CAUTION! make it difficult to move the shift lever out of park. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb Damage to the shifter could result if the shift lever is on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill moved out of PARK before the ignition switch is grade. turned from the LOCK (OFF position with Keyless Go™) to the ON position (RUN position with KeyWARNING! less Go™). Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully REVERSE when parked to guard against vehicle movement and This range is used for moving the vehicle rearward. Always stop before moving the shift lever to REVERSE. possible injury or damage. The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the shift lever in the PARK position: