2012 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 388

386 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF position to the ON/RUN position, and also press the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift lever could result. • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this can damage the drivetrain. • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that it indicates the PARK position. • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever will not move out of PARK. REVERSE This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. NEUTRAL Use this range when vehicle is standing for prolonged The following indicators should be used to ensure that periods with engine running. The engine may be started you have engaged the shift lever into the PARK position: in this range. Set the parking brake and shift the trans• When shifting into PARK, firmly move the shift lever mission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle. all the way forward and to the left until it stops and is fully seated.