Gear Selector Override - Dodge Charger Police 2018 Owner's Manual Supplement

To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do
not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle is lowered
to the ground.
3. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end
of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug
nuts. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle is
lowered to the ground.
4. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
5. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alter-
nate lug nuts until each nut has been tightened twice.
Refer to "Torque Specifications" in "Technical Specifica-
tions" for proper lug nut torque. If in doubt about the
correct tightness, have them checked with a torque
wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station.
6. For vehicles equipped with center caps, install the center
cap by hand. Do not use a hammer or excessive force to
install the center cap.
7. Stow the wheel chocks, jack, tools, and spare tire. Make
sure the base of the jack faces the back of the vehicle
before tightening down the fastener.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop, could endanger the occupants of the vehicle.
Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the
places provided.

GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE

If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following
procedure to temporarily move the gear selector:
1. Turn the engine OFF
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Tilt the steering wheel to the full up position.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the access port
(ringed circle) on the knee bolster located below the
steering column, push and hold the override release
lever up.
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