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:
•Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
•Firmly set the parking brake.
•Remove the rubber storage tray liner from the center console, then lift up the front
of the shift lever bezel, carefully disengage the bezel from the shift lever housing, and
slide it up to the top of the shift lever.
•Push and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
•Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into the access slot at the right rear
corner of the shift lever assembly, and push and hold the white override release lever
down.
•Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
•The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
•Reinstall the shift lever bezel (use care to avoid pinching the wiring), and the rubber
storage tray liner.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
NOTE:
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service.
Towing Condi-
tion
WheelsOFF
The Ground
MANUAL
TRANSMIS-
SION
EURO TWIN
CLUTCH
TRANSMIS-
SION
AUTOMATIC
(AISIN HD)
TRANSMIS-
SION
Flat Tow NONETrans inNEUTRALTrans inNEUTRAL
NOT
ALLOWED
Dolly TowRearNOT
ALLOWED
NOT
ALLOWED
NOT
ALLOWED
FrontOK OK OK
FlatbedALLBEST
METHOD
BEST
METHOD
BEST
METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle.Use
only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment
manufacturer’s instructions.Use of safety chains is mandatory.Attach a tow bar or other
towing device to main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or associated
brackets.State and local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be observed.
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