2005 CHRYSLER 300 Owners Manual

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CHRYSLER 300 2005 1.G Owners Manual After Starting
The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine
warms up.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER Ð IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms engine coolant and
permits quicker starts in cold wea

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CHRYSLER 300 2005 1.G Owners Manual WARNING!
It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of ªPº or
ªNº if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate qu

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CHRYSLER 300 2005 1.G Owners Manual CAUTION!
Before moving the shift lever out of P (Park), you
must turn the ignition from LOCK to ON so the shift
lever is released. Otherwise, damage to the shifter
could result.
R (Reverse)
For moving

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CHRYSLER 300 2005 1.G Owners Manual 3 (Third)
This range eliminates shifts into Overdrive. The trans-
mission will operate normally in First, Second and
Third while in this range. The ª3º position should also
be used when descending s

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CHRYSLER 300 2005 1.G Owners Manual NOTE:
²
The torque converter clutch will not engage until the
transmission fluid and engine coolant is warm (usu-
ally after 1±3 miles (1.6±4.8 km) of driving). Because
engine speed is higher when

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CHRYSLER 300 2005 1.G Owners Manual 5 Speed Automatic TransmissionWARNING!
Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. B

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CHRYSLER 300 2005 1.G Owners Manual Park Position
The PARK position is to be used when parking the
vehicle. Engage only with the vehicle stopped. The PARK
position is not intended to serve as a brake when the
vehicle is parked. Rather,

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CHRYSLER 300 2005 1.G Owners Manual Neutral
No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive
axle. When the brakes are released, the vehicle can be
moved freely (pushed or towed). Do not engage in
NEUTRAL position while driving exce