2010 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 254

STARTING AND OPERATING 253 Brake/Transmission Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. To move the shift lever out of the PARK position, the ignition switch must be turned to any other switch position (ACC, ON, or START) (engine running or not) and the brake pedal must be pressed. Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL position into another gear range. PARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. Automatic Transmission Always apply the parking brake first, then place the shift The electronic PRNDL on the instrument cluster indicates lever into the PARK position. the transmission gear selected. The shift lever is mounted WARNING! on the right side of the steering column. To drive, move the shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the desired • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for drive position. Pull the shift lever toward you when the parking brake. Always apply the parking shifting into REVERSE, SECOND, FIRST or PARK, or brake fully, when parked, to guard against vehicle when shifting out of PARK. movement and possible injury or damage. (Continued) 5