2014 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual - Page 397

STARTING AND OPERATING 395 When parking on a level surface, you may shift the transmission into PARK first, and then apply the parking • After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow brake. the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before especially important when the engine is cold. shifting the transmission to PARK, otherwise the load on • If there is a need to restart the engine, be sure to cycle the transmission locking mechanism may make it diffithe ignition to the OFF position before restarting. cult to move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added Transmission gear engagement may be delayed after precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a restarting the engine if the ignition is not cycled to the downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill OFF position first. grade. PARK (P) NOTE: This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. 5 WARNING! • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. (Continued)