RAM 1500 2020 Owner's Manual page 351

To push or tow the vehicle in cases where the
transmission will not shift out of PARK (P) (such
as a depleted battery), a Manual Park Release
is available.
Follow these steps to activate the Manual Park
Release:
1. Apply firm pressure to the brake pedal
while seated in the driver's seat.
2. Apply the parking brake if possible.
3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool,
remove the Manual Park Release cover,
which is located to the lower left of the
steering column.
Manual Park Release Access Cover
NOTE:
When the lever is locked in the released posi-
tion the access cover cannot be reinstalled.
4. Behind the Manual Park Release access
cover is the orange tether strap. Pull the
tether strap out as far as it will go, then
release it. The tether and lever will remain
outside of the trim panel and the
transmission should now be in NEUTRAL,
allowing the vehicle to be moved.
Manual Park Release Tether
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
To Reset The Manual Park Release:
1. Apply firm pressure to the brake pedal
while seated in the driver's seat.
2. Pull the tether strap out again, then release it.
3. Allow the tether to retract with the lever
back to its original position.
Manual Park Release Tether
4. Verify the transmission is in PARK.
5. Confirm that the tether has retracted fully
and re-install the access cover. If the access
cover cannot be reinstalled, repeat steps 1
though 4.
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