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Four Speed Automatic Transaxle
NOTE: Even if the transaxle can be reset, it is recom -
mend ed that you visit a dealer at you r earliest possible
convenience. Your dealer has diagnostic equ ipment to
determ ine if the problem could recu r.
The electronically controlled transaxle provid es a precise
shift sched ule. The transaxle electronics are self calibrat-
ing; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be
som ewhat abru pt. This is a norm al cond ition, and preci-
sion shifts will develop within a few shift cycles.
If the transaxle cannot be reset, dealer service is requ ired .
Gear Ranges For Four Speed Automatic
Transaxle
cond itions. If a cond ition is detected that could cause DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or 5
NEUTRAL positions into another gear range.
Reset Mode
The transaxle is monitored electronically for abnorm al
damage, the transaxle shifts autom atically into second
gear. The transaxle rem ains in second gear despite the
forw ard gear selected . Park (P), Reverse (R), and Neutral
(N) will continu e to operate. This Reset featu re allow s the
vehicle to be driven to a dealer for service withou t
damaging the transaxle.
NOTE: If the key is in the RUN position, you must
press the brake pedal to shift out of the “P” Park position.
“P” Park
Supplements parking by locking the transaxle. Engine
can be started in this range. Never attem pt to use PARK
while vehicle is in motion.
In the event that the problem has been momentary, the
transaxle can be reset to regain all forw ard gears.
Apply parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this
range.
Stop the vehicle and shift into Park (P).
Turn the Key to LOCK then restart the engine.
Shift into D and resu me driving.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Sebring Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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