Shift Lever Override - 6-Speed Transmission; Column Shifter - If Equipped - RAM 1500 Owner's Manual

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE — 6-SPEED
TRANSMISSION
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. Turn the engine off.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Tilt the steering wheel to the full up position.
4. Push and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool, into the access port
(ringed circle) on the bottom of the steering column
and push and hold the override release lever up.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 733
Shift Lever Override Access Port
6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
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