Shift Lever Override; Towing A Disabled Vehicle - Jeep Wrangler 2012 User Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE

• Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the
access port on the center console.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

• The manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground
using a flatbed.
Towing this vehicle using any other method could result in extensive damage to
the transfer case and/or transmission.
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift
lever cannot be moved out of the PARK
position, you can use the following
procedure to temporarily move the shift
lever:
• To access the shift lever override,
remove the override cover located on
the PRNDL bezel, next to the shift
lever.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position without starting the
engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on
the brake pedal.
CAUTION!
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