2013 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 482

480 STARTING AND OPERATING The following indicators should be used to ensure that NEUTRAL you have engaged the shift lever into the PARK position: Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged • When shifting into PARK, firmly move the transmis- periods with the engine running. The engine may be sion all the way forward and to the left until it stops started in this range. Apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle. and is fully seated. • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that it indicates the PARK position. • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever will not move out of PARK REVERSE This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. WARNING! Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision.