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In order to move the vehicle in cases where the
transmission will not shift out of PARK (such as a
dead battery), a Manual Park Release is available.
Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the console storage bin to access the
Manual Park Release lever.
3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, fish the
tether strap up through the opening in the con-
sole base.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake
pedal.
5. Insert the screwdriver into the slot in the center
of the lever, and disengage the lever locking tab
by pushing it to the right.
6. While holding the locking tab in the disengaged
position, pull the tether strap to rotate the lever
up and rearward, until it locks in place in the
vertical position. The vehicle is now out of PARK
and can be moved. Release the parking brake
only when the vehicle is securely connected to a
tow vehicle.
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To Reset The Manual Park Release:
1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the
rear side) rearward (away from the lever) to un-
latch the lever.
2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward
and down, to its original position, until the lock-
ing tab snaps into place to secure the lever.
3. Pull up gently on the tether strap to confirm that
the lever is locked in its stowed position.
4. Tuck the tether strap into the base of the con-
sole. Reinstall the console storage bin.
FREEING A STUCK
VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow,
it can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn
the steering wheel right and left to clear the area
around the front wheels. Then, shift back and forth
between DRIVE and REVERSE while gently press-
ing the accelerator. Use the least amount of accel-
erator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking
motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the
engine.
NOTE:
• Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be
achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or
less. Whenever the transmission remains in NEU-
TRAL for more than two seconds, you must press
the brake pedal to engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
• Push the "ESC Off" switch, to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in "Partial Off"
mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to "Elec-
tronic Brake Control System" in "Safety" in your
Owner's Manual for further information. Once the
vehicle has been freed, push the "ESC Off" switch
again to restore "ESC On" mode.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces
generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause
damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A
tire could explode and injure someone. Do not
spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continu-
ously without stopping when you are stuck and
do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no
matter what the speed.
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