2014 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual - Page 392

390 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF position to the ON/RUN position, and also press the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift lever could result. • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this can damage the drivetrain. • Look at the transmission gear 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 (R) This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. NEUTRAL (N) The following indicators should be used to ensure that you Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged have engaged the transmission into the PARK position: periods with the engine running. The engine may be • When shifting into PARK, firmly move the shift lever started in this range. Apply the parking brake and shift all the way forward and to the left until it stops and is the transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle. fully seated.