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Shift lever override, Towing a disabled vehicle, What to do in emergencies – Dodge 2012 Journey - User Guide User Manual

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WARNING!

• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged

battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could
rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be
brought above the freezing point before attempting a jump-start.

• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can

start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan
blades.

• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might

make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.

• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate

hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks
away from the battery.

• 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 cubby bin liner located in the center

console behind the shift lever. The override access port is at the front of the
cubby bin.

• 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.

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