2010 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 159

158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The automatic transmission will downshift while climb- PARKSENSEா REAR PARK ASSIST ing uphill or descending downhill. This downshift is The ParkSense௡ Rear Park Assist system is a driver aid that senses for obstacles behind the vehicle. Refer to necessary to maintain vehicle set speed. ParkSense௡ System Usage Precautions for limitations of On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur, so this system and recommendations. it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed ParkSense௡ is active when the driver shifts the transmisControl. sion into the REVERSE position, and the parking brake is WARNING! not applied, and the vehicle speed is less than 10 mph (16 km/h). Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve- ParkSense௡ can be turned on or off through the Electronic hicle could go too fast for the conditions and you Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) when the vehicle is in could lose control. An accident could be the result. PARK. Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Feaor on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or tures)" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information. slippery.