2013 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual - Page 301

STARTING AND OPERATING 299 Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the When parking on a level surface, you may place the shift accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. lever in PARK first, and then apply the parking brake. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before moving the shift lever between these gears. placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to Gear Ranges move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added precauDO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or tion, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill NEUTRAL into another gear range. grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. WARNING! This is especially important when the engine is cold. • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the PARK parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle moveThis range supplements the parking brake by locking the ment and possible injury or damage. transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in (Continued) motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. 5