2010 Dodge Charger Owner Manual - Page 273

272 STARTING AND OPERATING The following indicators should be used to ensure that NEUTRAL you have engaged the shift lever in the PARK position: This range is used when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine • When shifting into PARK move the shift lever all the may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you way forward and left until it stops and is fully seated. must leave the vehicle. • Look at the shift indicator display on the instrument CAUTION! panel to ensure it is in the PARK position. REVERSE This range is used for moving the vehicle rearward. Always stop before moving the shift lever to REVERSE. Coasting the vehicle or driving for any other reason with shift lever in NEUTRAL can result in transmission damage. CAUTION! Damage to the shifter could result if the shift lever is moved out of PARK before the ignition switch is turned from the LOCK to the ON position. 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 an accident.