2021 Dodge Charger Owners Manual - MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8-SPEED TRANSMISSION

MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8-SPEED TRANSMISSION

In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmission will not shift out of PARK (P) (such as a depleted battery), a Manual Park Release is available.

Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release:

1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the console storage bin.



Console Storage Bin







Manual Park Release Cover




3. Remove the plastic cover under the bin by using the slot provided to access the Manual Park Release lever.
4. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, fish the tether strap up through the opening in the console base.
5. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
6. Insert the screwdriver into the slot in the center of the lever, and disengage the lever locking tab by pushing it to the right



Engaging The Lever




7. While holding the locking tab in the disengaged position, pull the tether strap to rotate the lever up and rearward, until it locks in place in the vertical position. The vehicle is now out of PARK and can be moved. Release the parking brake only when the vehicle is securely connected to a tow vehicle.

To Reset Manual Park Relase

1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the rear side) rearward (away from the lever) to unlatch the lever.



Disengaging The Lever




2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward and down, to its original position, until the locking tab snaps into place to secure the lever.
3. Pull up gently on the tether strap to confirm that the lever is locked in its stowed position.
4. Tuck the tether strap into the base of the console. Reinstall the Manual Park Release cover and the console storage bin.

When the lever is in the release position the access cover cannot be reinstalled.