2011 Dodge Charger Owner Manual - Page 358

356 STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges 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. WARNING! Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. When parking on a flat surface, place the shift lever in the The following indicators should be used to ensure that PARK position first, and then apply the parking brake. you have engaged the shift lever in the PARK position: When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking • When shifting into PARK, move the shift lever all the brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise way forward and left until it stops and is fully seated. the load on the transmission locking mechanism may • Look at the shift indicator display on the instrument make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. As panel to ensure it is in the PARK position. an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade.