Shift Lever Override - Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013 Owner's Manual

600 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a
vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for
tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could
damage your vehicle.

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE

If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the rubber liner from the cupholder (located
next to the shifter on the center console).
4. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the
shift lever override access cover (located on the bot-
tom of the cupholder).
Shift Lever Override Access Cover
5. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
6. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access
hole, and push and hold the override release lever
down.
7. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.