Jeep GLADIATOR 2022, Owner'S Manual

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Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the
manual park release cover located in front of the
gear selector, to access the release tether strap.
3. Fish the tether strap up through the opening in the
console base.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake
pedal.
5. Pull the tether strap until the release lever locks into
place in the vertical position. The vehicle is now out
of PARK (P) and can be moved. Release the parking
brake only when the vehicle is securely connected to
a tow vehicle.
To Reset The Manual Park Release:
1. Pull upward on the tether strap, releasing it from the
“locked” position.
2. Lower the Manual Park Release lever downward into
its original position.
3. Tuck the tether strap into the base of the console,
and reinstall the cover.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around
the front wheels. For vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion, push and hold the lock button on the gear selec-
tor. Then, shift back and forth between DRIVE (D) and
REVERSE (R) (with automatic transmission) or SECOND
(2) gear and REVERSE (R) (with manual transmission),
while gently pressing the accelerator. Use the least
amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain
the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or rac-
ing the engine.
Manual Park Release Cover
Tether Strap
Released Position
Reinstalling Tether
296 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY