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2019 Dodge Journey Owners Manual - Gear selector override



Gear selector override

If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the gear selector:

  1. Turn the engine off.

  2. Firmly apply the parking brake.

  3. Open the center console and remove the gear selector override access cover (located in the front lower right corner of the console storage bin).

    Gear Selector Override Access Cover

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

  5. Insert a screwdriver or similar small tool into the access port, and push and hold the override release lever forward.

    Gear Selector Override Access Cover Removal

  6. Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL position.

  7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.

  8. Reinstall the gear selector override access cover.


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