Chrysler Voyager 2001, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock
System
This system prevents the key from being removed
unless the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents
shifting out of PARK unless the key is in the OFF or
ON positions.
NOTE:
If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the
key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that
this safety feature is inoperable. The engine
can be started and stopped but the key cannot
be removed until you obtain service.
Four Speed Automatic Transaxle — If
Equipped
The electronically controlled transaxle provides a
precise shift schedule. The transaxle electronics
are self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on
a new vehicle, may be somewhat abrupt. This is a
normal condition, and precision shifts will develop
within a few hundred kilometers.
Reset Mode - Electronic Transaxle
The transaxle is monitored electronically for ab-
normal conditions. If a condition is detected that
could cause damage, the transaxle automatically
shifts into second gear. The transaxle remains in
second gear despite the forward gear selected.
PARK (P), REVERSE (R), and NEUTRAL (N) will
continue to operate. This Reset feature allows the
vehicle to be driven to a dealer for service without
damaging the transaxle.
In the event that the problem has been momen-
tary, the transaxle can be reset to regain all
forward gears.
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Stop the vehicle and shift into PARK (P).
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Turn the key to OFF then restart the engine.
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Shift into the desired range and resume driving.
NOTE:
Even if the transaxle can be reset, it is recom-
mended that you visit a dealer at your earliest
possible convenience. Your dealer has diag-
nostic equipment to determine if the problem
could recur.
If the transaxle cannot be reset, dealer service is
required.
Gear Ranges
DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK
or NEUTRAL positions into another gear range.
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“P” Park
Supplements the parking brake by locking the
transaxle. The engine can be started in this
range. Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle
is in motion.
Apply parking brake when leaving vehicle in this
range.
WARNING!
Never use PARK position on an automatic trans-
mission as a substitute for the parking brake.
Always apply parking brake fully when parked to
guard against vehicle movement and possible
injury or damage.
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“R” Reverse
Shift into this range only after the vehicle has
come to a complete stop.
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“N” Neutral
Engine may be started in this range.
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“D” Overdrive
For most city and highway driving, it provides
smoothest upshifts and downshifts and best fuel
economy. When frequent transaxle 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
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