2013 Dodge Dart Owner Manual - Page 407

STARTING AND OPERATING 405 If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operating limits, the transmission controller will modify the transmission shift schedule and expand the range of torque converter clutch engagement. This is done to prevent transmission damage due to overheating. If the transmission becomes extremely hot, the "Transmission Temperature Warning Light" may illuminate and the transmission may operate differently until the transmission cools down. in fourth gear regardless of which forward gear is selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to operate. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without damaging the transmission. In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the following steps: During very cold temperatures (-4°F [-20°C] or below), 1. Stop the vehicle. transmission operation may be modified depending on engine and transmission temperature as well as vehicle 2. Shift the transmission into PARK. speed. Normal operation will resume once the transmis3. Turn the engine OFF. sion temperature has risen to a suitable level. 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. Transmission Limp Home Mode Transmission function is monitored electronically for 5. Restart the engine. abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home longer detected, the transmission will return to normal Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission remains operation. 5