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5. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the access
port (ringed circle) on the bottom of the steering
column, and push and hold the override release lever
up.
Gear Selector Override Access Port Location
Gear Selector Override Access Port
Engaging The Access Port
6. Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
8–S
PEED
T
RANSMISSION
To push or tow the vehicle in cases where the
transmission will not shift out of PARK (such as a depleted
battery), a Manual Park Release is available.
To activate the Manual Park Release see the following
steps:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the
Manual Park Release access cover, which is just
above the parking brake release handle, below and to
the left of the steering column.
Manual Park Release Access Cover
3. Using the screwdriver or similar tool, push the Manual
Park Release lever locking tab (just below the middle
of the lever) to the right.
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking
brake before activating the Manual Park Release. In
addition, you should be seated in the driver’s seat with
your foot firmly on the brake pedal when activating the
Manual Park Release. Activating the Manual Park
Release will allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not
secured by the parking brake, or by proper connection
to a tow vehicle. Activating the Manual Park Release on
an unsecured vehicle could lead to serious injury or
death for those in or around the vehicle.
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