Shift lever override, Towing a disabled vehicle – Dodge 2015 Dart - User Guide User Manual
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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 tem-
porarily move the shift lever:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF po-
sition.
2. Firmly set the parking brake.
3. Remove the rubber storage tray liner from
the center console, then lift up the front of
the shift lever bezel, carefully disengage
the bezel from the shift lever housing, and
slide it up to the top of the shift lever.
4. Push and maintain firm pressure on the
brake pedal.
5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool
down into the access slot at the front of the shift lever assembly, and push and hold the
white override release lever down.
6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the shift lever bezel (use care to avoid pinching the wiring), and the rubber
storage tray liner.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing Condition
Wheels OFF The
Ground
AUTOMATIC TRANS-
MISSION
MANUAL TRANSMIS-
SION
Flat Tow
NONE
NOT ALLOWED
Transmission in
NEUTRAL
Wheel Lift or Dolly
Tow
Rear
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
Front
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed
ALL
BEST METHOD
BEST METHOD
NOTE:
For further information on towing a disabled vehicle and vehicle recovery tow points refer
to “Towing A Disabled Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in the Owner’s Manual on
the DVD.
Shift Lever Override
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