2011 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 371

368 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • 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. CAUTION! Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you must turn the ignition switch from LOCK to ON so the shift lever is released. Otherwise, damage to the shift lever could result. REVERSE This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into The following indicators should be used to ensure that REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete you have placed the shift lever into the PARK position: stop. • When moving the shift lever into PARK, firmly move NEUTRAL the lever all the way forward until it stops. This range is used when vehicle is standing for pro• Look at the shift indicator window on the instrument longed periods with engine running. Engine may be cluster to ensure the shift lever is in the PARK position. started in this range. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle. • When engaged in PARK, you will not be able to move the shift lever rearward without moving the shift lever to the right.