3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN po-
sition without starting the engine.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the
brake pedal.
5. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool,
push and hold the override release lever for-
ward.
6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL posi-
tion.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEU-
TRAL.
8. Reinstall the shift lever override access
cover.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
With Ignition Key
Automatic Transmission
•
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be
towed with the front wheels elevated or on a
flatbed truck (all four wheels
OFF
the
ground).
•
All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles must be
towed on a flatbed truck (all four wheels
OFF
the ground).
CAUTION!
DO NOT
flat tow any vehicle equipped with an
automatic transmission. Damage to the drive-
train will result.
Manual Transmission
•
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or All Wheel Drive
(AWD) vehicles can be flat towed (all four
wheels on the ground) with the transmission
in NEUTRAL.
•
FWD vehicles can be towed with the front
wheels elevated.
•
FWD or AWD vehicles can be towed on a
flatbed truck (all wheels
OFF
the ground).
All Transmissions
If you must use the accessories (wipers, de-
froster, etc.) while being towed (wipers, defrost-
ers, etc.), the key must be in the ON position,
not the ACC position. Make certain the trans-
mission remains in NEUTRAL.
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, see “Shift
Lever Override” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” for instructions on shifting the automatic
transmission out of the PARK position for tow-
ing.
CAUTION!
•
If the vehicle being towed requires steering,
the ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN
or ACC position, not in the LOCK position.
•
Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment
when towing. When securing the vehicle to
a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear
suspension components. Damage to your
vehicle may result from improper towing.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is
towed with the ignition in the LOCK position.
The only approved method of towing without
the ignition key is with a flatbed truck. Proper
towing equipment is necessary to prevent
damage to the vehicle.
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