For the first 1500 miles (2414 km):
• Do not participate in track events, sport driv-
ing schools, or similar activities during the
first 1500 miles (2414 km).
NOTE:
Check engine oil with every refueling and add if
necessary. Oil and fuel consumption may be
higher through the first oil change interval. Run-
ning the engine with an oil level below the add
mark can cause severe engine damage.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED
1–4 Skip Shift
In Auto Drive Mode, Default, or Street Drive
Modes, there are times when you must shift the
transmission directly from first gear to fourth
gear instead of from first gear to second gear .
This is to help you get the best possible fuel
economy from your vehicle. This occurs when
the engine coolant (antifreeze) is higher than
106°F (41°C), vehicle speed is greater than
19 mph (30 km/h) but less than 21 mph
(34 km/h), and the transmission is in first gear ,
and the accelerator is at ¼ throttle or less.
NOTE:
The1-4Skip Shift feature is disabled when
selecting Sport Mode, or when selecting Track
or Custom Drive Modes (SRT only). Refer to
“Performance Pages — If Equipped” or “SR T
Drive Modes” in the “Multimedia” sections of
your Owner's Manual for further descriptions of
these modes.
After you shift the transmission to fourth gear ,
you can press the clutch in and shift to another
forward gear.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED
WARNING!
• Never use the PARK position as a substi-
tute for the parking brake. Always apply
the parking brake fully when exiting the
vehicle to guard against vehicle movement
and possible injury or damage.
• Y our vehicle could move and injure you
and others if it is not in P ARK. Check by
trying to move the transmission gear selec-
tor out of P ARK with the brake pedal re-
WARNING!
leased. Make sure the transmission is in
PARK before exiting the vehicle.
• The transmission may not engage P ARK if
the vehicle is moving. Always bring the
vehicle to a complete stop before shifting
to P ARK, and verify that the transmission
gear position indicator solidly indicates
PARK (P) without blinking. Ensure that the
vehicle is completely stopped, and the
PARK position is properly indicated, be-
fore exiting the vehicle.
• It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or
NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher
than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could
accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.
You could lose control of the vehicle and
hit someone or something. Only shift into
gear when the engine is idling normally
and your foot is firmly pressing the brake
pedal.
• Unintended movement of a vehicle could
injure those in or near the vehicle. As with
all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle
while the engine is running. Before exiting
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