MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 – SPEED TRANSMISSION
To push or tow the vehicle in cases where the transmission will not shift out of PARK (such as a depleted battery), a Manual Park Release is available.
Follow these steps to activate the Manual Park Release:
Firmly apply the parking brake.
Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the Manual Park Release access cover, which is just above the parking brake release handle, below and to the left of the steering column.
Using the screwdriver or similar tool, push the Manual Park Release lever locking tab (just below the middle of the lever) to the right.
While holding the locking tab in the disengaged position, pull the tether strap to rotate the lever rearward, until it locks in place pointing towards the driver's seat. Release the locking tab and verify that the
Manual Park Release lever is locked in the released position.
The vehicle is now out of PARK and can be towed. Release the parking brake only when the vehicle is securely connected to a tow vehicle.
Push the locking tab to the right, to unlock the lever.
Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward to its original position, until the locking tab snaps into place to secure the lever.
Pull gently on the tether strap to confirm that the lever is locked in its stowed position.
Re-install the access cover.
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