Dodge 2008 Nitro - Manual (Page 254)

4. Using the screwdriver, reach into the manual override
opening. Press and hold the shift lock lever down. 5. Move the shift lever into the N (Neutral) position.
6. The vehicle may then be started in N (Neutral).
Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized
dealer, if the shift lock manual override has been used.
Brake/Transmission Interlock System
This system prevents you from moving the gear shift out
of P (Park) and into any gear unless the brake pedal is
pressed. Always depress the brake pedal first, before
moving the gear selector out of P (Park).
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