ECO mode CHRYSLER 300 C 2009 1.G Repair Manual

You can shift in or out of the Autostickmode at any time
without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you
choose the Overdrive mode, the transmission will oper-
ate automatically, shifting between the five available
gears. When you wish to engage Autostick, simply
move the shift lever to the right or left (D+/D-) while in
the DRIVE position. The transmission will remain in the
current gear until an upshift or downshift is chosen.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED
This vehicle is equipped with an active on-demand All
Wheel Drive (AWD) system which makes available opti-
mum traction for a wide variety of road surface and
driving conditions. The system minimizes wheel slip by
automatically redirecting torque to the front and rear
wheels as necessary.
To maximize fuel economy, your AWD vehicle automati-
cally defaults to Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) when road and
environmental conditions are such that wheel slip isunlikely to occur. When specific road and environmental
conditions require increased levels of road traction, the
vehicle automatically shifts into AWD mode. Automatic
AWD operation could be activated by outside tempera-
ture, wheel slip, or other predetermined conditions (there
may be a slight delay for AWD engagement after a wheel
slip condition occurs). AWD can also be manually se-
lected by moving the shift lever into the Autostickmode
(+/-) or activating the windshield wipers for an extended
period of time.
NOTE:If the “t CASE” or “SERVICE AWD SYSTEM”
warning message appears after engine start up, or during
driving, it means that the AWD system is not functioning
properly and that service is required. Refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center” in Section 4 of this manual.
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Extended driving at high RPM should be avoided to
prevent excess heat generation. A reduction in vehicle
speed may be required to avoid extended driving at
high RPM. Return to a higher gear range or vehicle
speed when road conditions and RPM level allows.
Towing Tips — Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating, take the following actions:
City Driving
When stopped for short periods, put transmission in
NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Two-Wheel Drive Ony
RWD can be manually selected by shifting the shift lever
into the NEUTRAL position. This mode may be selected
during such events as towing your vehicle with the rear
wheels off the ground.
All-Wheel Drive Only
Recreational towing for this vehicle is not recommended.
NOTE:If the vehicle requires towing, make sure all four
wheels are off the ground.
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Methanol............................. 381
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 228
Mirrors................................ 89
Automatic Dimming..................... 90
Electric Powered....................... 93
Electric Remote........................ 93
Exterior Folding........................ 91
Heated.............................. 93
Outside.............................. 90
Rearview............................. 89
Vanity............................... 94
Mode
Fuel Saver........................... 228
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 369
Mopar Parts.........................432,506
MTBE/ETBE........................... 381
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 339
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 144New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 78
Occupant Restraints....................... 43
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............379,481
Odometer..........................210,216
Trip .............................210,216
Oil Change Indicator.................. 211,227
Oil Change Indicator, Reset.............. 211,227
Oil, Engine.........................433,481
Capacity............................ 479
Change Interval.................. 211,227,434
Checking.........................433,434
Dipstick..........................433,434
Disposal............................ 436
Filter............................437,481
Filter Disposal........................ 436
Identification Logo..................... 435
Materials Added to..................... 436
Recommendation...................435,479
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