Shift Lever Override - Jeep 2015 Renegade User Manual

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, causing 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 the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Apply the Electric Park Brake.
3. Carefully separate the shift lever bezel and boot assembly from the center
console.
4. Push and maintain firm pressure on
the brake pedal.
5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar
tool down into the shift lever override
access hole (at the right front corner
of the shift lever assembly), and push
and hold the override release lever
down.
6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL
position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in
NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the shift lever bezel.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
Shift Lever Bezel Location
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