2012 Dodge Challenger Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 271

STARTING AND OPERATING 269 When the "1-4 Skip Shift Indicator Message" is displayed, the shift mechanism will only allow shifts from first gear to fourth gear. After you shift the transmission to fourth gear, you can press the clutch in and shift to another forward gear. Downshifting To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, downshift to maintain a safe speed when descending a steep grade. CAUTION! • If you skip more than one gear while downshifting or downshift at too high an engine speed, you could damage the engine, transmission, or clutch. • Do not downshift into first gear when the vehicle is moving faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), as you could damage the engine and/or clutch. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - IF EQUIPPED 5 WARNING! Skipping more than one gear while downshifting, could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. You could have a collision. CAUTION! Damage to the automatic transmission may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. (Continued)