2013 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual Convertible - Page 313

STARTING AND OPERATING 311 WARNING! (Continued) practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision. automatically upshifts through all forward gears. 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), select the Љ3Љ range. Under these conditions, using the Љ3Љ range will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup. If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operating limits, the powertrain controller will modify the DRIVE and "3" range shift points. This is done to prevent transmission damage due to overheating. CAUTION! Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause severe transmission damage. Refer to "Recreational Towing" in "Starting And Operating" and "Towing A Disabled Vehicle" in "What To Do In Emergencies" for further information. DRIVE 5 During cold temperatures, transmission operation may This range should be used for most city and highway be modified depending on engine and transmission driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and downtemperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature imshifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission proves warm up time of the engine and transmission to