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Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.), Brake/transaxle interlock manual override, Utility – Dodge 2010 Avenger - Quick Reference Guide User Manual

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RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)

Towing This Vehicle Behind
Another Vehicle (Flat Towing
With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)

CAUTION!

DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage
to the drivetrain will result.

NOTE: If the vehicle requires towing,
make sure all four wheels are off the
ground.

BRAKE/TRANSAXLE
INTERLOCK MANUAL
OVERRIDE

• The manual override may be used in

the event that the shift lever should
fail to move from PARK with the Key
Fob in the ON position and the brake
pedal pressed.

• To operate the shift lock manual

override, perform the following steps:

• Firmly apply the parking brake,

insert the ignition Key Fob and
rotate it to the ON position.

• Remove the cup holder liner.

• Insert a key, screwdriver, or finger

into the front hole then push and
hold the manual override release
lever forward.

• While holding the release lever

forward, move the shift lever from
PARK to NEUTRAL. Release the
override.

• Release the parking brake.

• Have your vehicle inspected by your

local authorized dealer if the shift
lock manual override has been used.

NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the
system will trap the Key Fob in the
ignition cylinder to warn you that this
safety feature is inoperable. The engine
can be started and stopped, but the Key
Fob cannot be removed until you obtain
service.

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