2022 Jeep Renegade Owners Manual - Gear Selector Override

Gear Selector Override

If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector cannot be moved out of the PARK position, see the following steps:

Note:

A depleted battery will prevent the Electric Park Brake to be applied.

1. Turn the engine OFF.

2. Apply the Electric Park Brake.

3. Carefully separate the gear selector boot assembly from the bezel.

   

   Gear Selector Bezel Location

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

5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into the gear selector override access hole (at the right front corner of the gear selector assembly), and push and hold the override release lever down.

   

   Gear Selector Override Location

6. Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL position.

7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.

8. Reinstall the gear selector boot on the bezel.