Shift Lever Override; Column Shifter - If Equipped - Dodge 2012 Ram Truck Gas 1500 Owner's Manual

606 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE

If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use one of the
following procedures to temporarily move the shift lever:
Column Shifter — If Equipped
1. Firmly set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position
without starting the engine.
3. Tilt the steering wheel to the full up position
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the
override tab through the access port (ringed circle) on the
bottom of the steering column.
Shift Lever Override Access Port
6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.