2009 CHRYSLER 300 SRT Owners Manual

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CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2009 1.G Owners Manual NEUTRAL position while driving except to coast when
the vehicle is in danger of skidding (e.g., on icy roads).
The engine may be started in this range. Use this range
for starting your vehicle if it i

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CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2009 1.G Owners Manual Delayed Shifts in Cold Temperatures
During cold temperature operation, you may notice
delayed upshifts depending on engine and transmission
temperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im-
prove

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CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2009 1.G Owners Manual Have the transmission checked at your authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
If the problem has been momentary, the transmission can
be reset to regain all forward gears.
Permanent Transmission Limp H

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CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2009 1.G Owners Manual NOTE:
•In Autostickmode, the transmission will only shift
up and down when the driver manually moves the
shift lever right (D+) or left (D-).
•An UPSHIFT message will appear in the Electronic
Veh

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CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2009 1.G Owners Manual •Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when
Autostickis engaged.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-
pery surfaces may cause th

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CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2009 1.G Owners Manual DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Driving through water more than a few inches/
centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure
safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
Flowing/Rising Water
WARNING!
Do no

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CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2009 1.G Owners Manual CAUTION! (Continued)
•Driving through standing water may cause dam-
age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al-
ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil,
transmission/transaxle,

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CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2009 1.G Owners Manual POWER STEERING
The standard power steering system will give you good
vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability
in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical
steering capability if p