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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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