2014 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual - Page 385

STARTING AND OPERATING 383 CAUTION! (Continued) • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal. the transmission in PARK. This system also locks the transmission in PARK whenever the ignition switch is in the OFF position. Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock system (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in PARK unless the brakes are applied. To shift the transmission out of PARK, the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN position (engine running, for vehicles with 8-speed transmission) and the brake pedal must be NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal while pressed. shifting out of PARK. In 8-speed vehicles, the brake pedal must also be pressed Key Ignition Park Interlock to shift from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE when This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds. lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the engine can be turned off. This helps the driver avoid inadvertently leaving the vehicle without placing 5