Shift lever override, Towing a disabled vehicle, What to do in emergencies – Dodge 2011 Avenger - User Guide User Manual

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WARNING!

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• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground

connection and personal injury could result.

• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property

damage due to battery explosion.

• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery.

The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could
result in personal injury.

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE

• If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK

position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:

• To access the shift lever override, remove the cupholder liner.

• Firmly set the parking brake.

• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position without starting the engine.

• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.

• Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the

access port on the center console.

• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.

• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.

• Reinstall the override cover.

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES