2011 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 306

STARTING AND OPERATING 303 risen to a suitable level. Refer to the "Note" under To reset the transmission, use the following procedure: "Torque Converter Clutch" later in this section. 1. Stop the vehicle. During cold temperature operation, you may notice 2. Move the shift lever to the PARK position. delayed upshifts depending on engine and transmission temperature. This feature improves the warm up time of 3. Turn the engine off and turn the key to the LOCK position. the engine and transmission. During cold temperature operation, the transmission 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds, then restart the enmay not downshift from second gear into first gear after gine. the initial first to second gear upshift. 5. Move the shift lever to the desired gear range. Transmission Limp Home Mode If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will Transmission function is monitored for abnormal condireturn to normal operation. If the problem persists, tions. If a condition is detected that could result in PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to opertransmission damage, the Transmission Limp Home ate. Only second gear will operate in the DRIVE position. Mode will be engaged. In this mode, the transmission Have the transmission checked at your authorized dealer will remain in the current gear until the vehicle is as soon as possible. brought to a stop. 5