2013 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual - Page 381

STARTING AND OPERATING 379 SPORT - If Equipped This mode alters the transmission's automatic shift schedule for sportier driving. Upshift speeds are increased to make full use of available engine power. To switch between DRIVE and SPORT modes, tap the shift lever rearward. SPORT mode is only accessible from DRIVE. LOW - If Equipped operate only in certain gears, or may not shift at all. Vehicle performance may be severely degraded and the engine may stall. In some situations, the transmission may not re-engage if the engine is turned off and restarted. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be illuminated. A message in the instrument cluster will inform the driver of the more serious conditions, and indicate what actions may be necessary. In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission Use this range for engine braking when descending very can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the steep grades. In this range, the transmission will down- following steps. shift for increased engine braking. LOW mode is only NOTE: In cases where the instrument cluster message accessible from DRIVE. indicates the transmission may not re-engage after enTransmission Limp Home Mode gine shutdown, perform this procedure only in a desired Transmission function is monitored electronically for location (preferably, at your authorized dealer). abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could 1. Stop the vehicle. result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission may 2. Shift the transmission into PARK, if possible. 5