If Your Engine Overheats - RAM 2500 2020 Owner's Manual

276 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
To push or tow the vehicle in cases where the transmis-
sion will not shift out of PARK (such as a depleted bat-
tery), a Manual Park Release is available.
Follow these steps to activate the Manual Park Release:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the
Manual Park Release access cover, which is just
above the parking brake release handle, below and
to the left of the steering column.
Manual Park Release Panel Cover
3. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake
pedal.
4. Using the screwdriver or similar tool, push the
Manual Park Release lever locking tab (just below
the middle of the lever) to the right.
Manual Park Release Pull Tether
5. While holding the locking tab in the disengaged
position, pull the tether strap to rotate the lever rear-
ward, until it locks in place pointing towards the driv-
er's seat. Release the locking tab and verify that the
Manual Park Release lever is locked in the released
position.
6. The vehicle is now out of PARK and can be towed.
Release the parking brake only when the vehicle is
securely connected to a tow vehicle.
To Reset The Manual Park Release:
1. Push the locking tab to the right, to unlock the lever.
2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward to its
original position, until the locking tab snaps into
place to secure the lever.
3. Pull gently on the tether strap to confirm that the
lever is locked in its stowed position.
Manual Park Release Pull Strap
4. Re-install the access cover.

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate
action.
•
On the highways — slow down.
•
In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmis-
sion in NEUTRAL, but do not increase the engine
idle speed while preventing vehicle motion with the
brakes.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an
impending overheat condition:
•
If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.