Gear Selector Override - Fiat 500L 2019 Owner's Manual

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7. Once the key is removed, reinstall the steering column
cover.
CAUTION!
It is advisable to contact an authorized dealer to have
the reinstall procedure carried out. If you would like to
proceed in performing the reinstall procedure special
attention must be paid to the correct coupling of the
clips. Otherwise damage to the cover or noise might be
heard due to incorrect fastening of the lower cover.

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. By pulling the gear selector boot, carefully separate the
gear selector bezel and boot assembly from the center
console, and raise it up to access the gear selector
mechanism.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Insert the equipped screwdriver or similar tool into the
gear selector override access hole (at the right front
corner of the gear selector assembly) and push and hold
the override release lever down.
NOTE: When inserting the screwdriver, keep it as vertical
as possible during the override operation.
6. Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL position.
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