Shift Lever Override; Towing A Disabled Vehicle - Jeep Compass 2015 Operating Information Manual

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE

If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever can-
not 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. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool,
remove the shift lever override access cover
(located on the right side of the shift lever
housing).
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4. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON/
RUN position, but do not start the engine.
5. Press and maintain firm pressure on the
brake pedal.
6. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the
access port, and push and hold the override
release lever forward.
7. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL
position.
8. The vehicle may then be started in
NEUTRAL.
9. Reinstall the shift lever override access
cover.
TOWING A DISABLED
VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a
disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service.