Chrysler 2005 Town and Country manual Reverse, Neutral, Overdrive, Drive, Low

302 STARTING AND OPERATING

Apply parking brake when leaving vehicle in this range.

•“R” Reverse

Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop.

•“N” Neutral

Engine may be started in this range.

•“D” Overdrive

For most city and highway driving, it provides smoothest upshifts and downshifts and best fuel economy. When frequent transmission shifting occurs while using the “D” Overdrive position, such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, (i.e. in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds or while towing heavy trailers), using the “3” position will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build-up.

•“3” Drive

This range eliminates shifts into Overdrive. The transmis- sion will operate normally in First, Second and Third while in this range. The “3” position should also be used when descending steep grades to prevent brake system distress.

NOTE: Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor- mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces- sive shifting and heat build up.

•“L” Low

This range should be used for engine braking when descending very steep grades. In this range, upshifts will occur only to prevent engine overspeed while downshifts occur earlier than other gear range selections.