Shift Lever Override; Column Shifter - If Equipped - Chrysler 1500 Owner's Manual

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648 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

• Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle.

Chains may break, causing serious injury or death.

• Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow

hooks. Tow straps may become disengaged, caus-

ing serious injury.

Tow hooks are for emergency use only to rescue a

vehicle stranded off-road. Do not use tow hooks for

tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could

damage your vehicle.

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE

If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be

moved out of the PARK position, you can use one of the

following procedures to temporarily move the shift lever:

Column Shifter — If Equipped

1. Turn the engine off.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake.

3. Tilt the steering wheel to the full up position.

4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.

5. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool, into the access port

(ringed circle) on the bottom of the steering column

and push and hold the override release lever up.

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