2009 Dodge Challenger Owner's Manual - Page 254

252 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: During cold weather, you may experience in- The six-speed manual transmission has a spring that creased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid centers the shift lever near third and fourth gear. This spring helps you know which gear you are in when you warms up. This is normal. are shifting. Be careful when shifting from first to second or downshifting from sixth to fifth. The spring will try to pull the shift lever toward third and fourth gear. Make sure you move the shift lever into second or fifth gear. If you let the shift lever move in the direction of the pulling, you may end shifting from first to fourth or from sixth to third gear. CAUTION! Always make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop before shifting into REVERSE. Failure to do so may result in transmission damage. Manual Shifter Shifting Fully press the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As you You must always use first gear (or Reverse) when starting release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator from a standing position. pedal.