Shift Lever Override; Towing A Disabled Vehicle - RAM Promaster 2016 User Manual

W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S
Battery Location
There are two remote jump starting posts under the hood which is the recommended
jump start location. If access to the battery is needed, an access panel on the driver's
side floor will allow for battery access.

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. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the shift lever override access
cover which is located below the shift lever.
4. Push and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access port, and push and hold the
override release lever.
6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover.

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

Wheels
Towing
OFF the
Condition
Ground
Flat Tow NONE
Wheel
Rear
Lift or
Dolly
Tow
Front
Flatbed ALL
• DO NOT flat tow any disabled vehicle if condition is related to the clutch,
transmission or driveline. Additional damage to the drivetrain could result.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe
engine, transmission, or drivetrain damage. Damage from improper towing is
not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Gasoline Engines (All Models)
If transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 25 mph (40 km/h) max
speed
• 15 miles (24 km) max dis-
tance
OK
BEST METHOD
CAUTION!
Diesel Engines (All Models)
Transmission in NEUTRAL
Transmission in NEUTRAL
OK
OK