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The nine-speed transmission has been devel-
oped to meet the needs of FCA current and
future lineup of FWD/AWD vehicles. Software
and calibration is refined to optimize the
customer’s driving experience and fuel
economy. By design, some vehicle and drive-
line combinations utilize 9th gear only in very
specific driving situations and conditions.
Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE
when the accelerator pedal is released and
the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your
foot on the brake pedal when shifting be-
tween these gears.
DO NOT race the engine when shifting from
PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range.
CAUTION!
After selecting any gear range, wait a mo-
ment to allow the selected gear to engage
before accelerating. This is especially im-
portant when the engine is cold.
Gear Ranges
PARK (P)
This range supplements the Electric Park
Brake (EPB) by locking the transmission. The
engine can be started in this range. Never
attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in
motion. Apply the EPB when leaving the
vehicle in this range.
When parking on a level surface, you may
shift the transmission into PARK first, and
then apply the EPB.
When parking on a hill, apply the EPB before
shifting the transmission to PARK, otherwise
the load on the transmission locking mecha-
nism may make it difficult to move the gear
selector out of PARK. As an added precau-
tion, turn the front wheels toward the curb on
a downhill grade and away from the curb on
an uphill grade.
When exiting the vehicle, always:
• Apply the parking brake.
• Shift the transmission into PARK.
• Turn the ignition OFF.
• Remove the key fob from the vehicle.
WARNING!
• Never use the PARK position as a sub-
stitute for the park brake. Always apply
the park brake fully when exiting the
vehicle to guard against vehicle move-
ment and possible injury or damage.
• Your vehicle could move and injure you
and others if it is not in PARK. Check by
trying to move the transmission gear
selector out of PARK with the brake
Gear Selector Lock Button
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