Dodge 2005 Stratus Coupe, Owner'S Manual

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The indicator panel, on the console located at the
driver’s right, is illuminated for night driving.
Button (A) must be pushed while the brake pedal is
depressed to move the selector lever.
Button need not be pushed to move the lever.
Button must be pushed to move the lever.
WARNING!
Always depress the brake pedal when shifting the
selector lever into a gear from the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position. When beginning to drive, do not shift the
selector lever from the “N” (NEUTRAL) position
while depressing the accelerator pedal; doing so may
cause the vehicle to “jump” forward or backward.
CAUTION!
If the button is always depressed to operate the
selector lever, the lever may be accidentally shifted
into the “P”, “R”, 3, 2, “L” position. Be sure not to
depress the button when performing the operations
indicated by
in the illustration.
NOTE : If the brake pedal is not depressed and held, the
shift-lock device activates to prevent the selector lever
from being moved from the “P” (PARK) position.
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