Shift Lever Override; Towing A Disabled Vehicle - Dodge 2013 Grand Caravan User Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE

• If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever
cannot be moved out of the PARK posi-
tion, you can use the following procedure
to temporarily move the shift lever:
• To access the shift lever override, remove
the cover located to the top right of the
shift lever in the instrument panel.
• 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.
• The override can be activated by press-
ing the white-colored tab, which can be
accessed through the hole in the instru-
ment panel.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL
position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEU-
TRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

Towing Condition
Flat Tow
Wheel lift
Flatbed
Wheels OFF the Ground
NONE
Rear
Front
ALL
ALL MODELS
If transmission is operable:
Transmission in NEUTRAL
•
•
25 mph (40 km/h) max speed
•
15 miles (24 km) max distance
OK
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