Dodge 2010 Challenger SRT8, Owner'S Manual

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Shift lever position
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Accelerator position
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Vehicle speed
The gear shifting process is continuously adapted, de-
pendent on the driving style, the driving situation, and
the road characteristics.
NOTE:
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After selecting any driving position, wait a moment to
allow the gear to engage fully before accelerating,
especially when the engine is cold.
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If there is a need to restart the engine, be sure to turn
the ignition switch to the LOCK position before re-
starting. Transmission engagement may be delayed up
to 10 seconds after restart if the ignition switch is not
turned to the LOCK position first.
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The electronically-controlled transmission provides a
precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are
self-calibrating. Therefore, the first few shifts on a new
vehicle may be somewhat abrupt or soft until after the
break-in period. This is a normal condition, and pre-
cision shifts will develop within a few shift cycles.
The shift lever is automatically locked while in the PARK
position. To move the shift lever out of the PARK
position, the brake pedal must be firmly pressed before
the shift lock will release.
Move the shift lever to the desired position only when the
engine is idling normally and the brake pedal is applied.
Do not release the brake pedal until ready to drive. The
vehicle may otherwise accelerate quickly when the shift
lever is in DRIVE or REVERSE position.
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