2012 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual - Page 366

364 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and downshifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission automatically upshifts through underdrive first, second, and third gears, direct fourth gear and overdrive fifth gear. The DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions. When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or while towing heavy trailers), use the "AutoStick௡" mode (refer to "AutoStick௡" in this section) to select a lower gear. Under these conditions, using a lower gear will In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission improve performance and extend transmission life by can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup. following steps: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Shift the transmission into PARK. Transmission Limp Home Mode Transmission function is monitored electronically for abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission remains in the current gear until the vehicle is brought to a stop. After the vehicle has stopped, the transmission will remain in second gear regardless of which forward gear is selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to operate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be illuminated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without damaging the transmission.