2010 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual - Page 328

STARTING AND OPERATING 327 Temporary Transmission Limp Home Mode The transmission is monitored for abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, the transmission will engage Limp Home Mode. If vehicle acceleration worsens, or the transmission no longer shifts, the transmission is most likely operating in the Limp Home Mode. In this mode, the transmission will remain in the current gear until the vehicle is brought to a stop. After the vehicle has stopped, PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to operate. Second gear will operate in the DRIVE position. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be illuminated. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. 5. Restart the engine. 6. Move the shift lever to the desired range. If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will return to normal operation. If the transmission cannot be reset, see your authorized dealer. 5 NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recommend that you visit your authorized dealer at your If the problem has been momentary, the transmission can earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has be reset to regain all forward gears. To reset the trans- diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could mission, use the following procedure: recur. 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Move the shift lever to the PARK position. Have the transmission checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible.