Brake/Transaxle Interlock System; Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System - Dodge 2008 Avenger Owner's Manual

Brake/Transaxle Interlock System

This system prevents you from moving the gear selector
lever out of PARK and into any gear unless the brake
pedal is pressed. This system is active only while the
ignition switch is in the ON position. Always press the
brake pedal first, before moving the gear selector out of
PARK.
NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the transaxle will not
shift out of park. Battery power is required to release the
brake/transaxle interlock system. However, there is an
override system that allows you to shift out of Park in
case of loss of power. To activate the override system:
• Firmly apply the parking brake
• Insert the ignition key and rotate it to the ON position
• Remove the cup holder liner
• Insert a key, screwdriver, or finger into the front hole
then push and hold the manual override release lever
forward.
• While holding the release lever forward, move the
gear selector lever from PARK to NEUTRAL. Release
the override
NOTE: If this occurs, even if the override is successful,
it is recommended that you visit a dealer at your earliest
possible convenience. Your dealer has diagnostic equip-
ment to determine if the problem could recur.

Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System

This system prevents the key from being removed unless
the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents shifting out of
PARK unless the key is in the ON position and the brake
pedal is applied.
NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the
key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety
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