4-1.2 Shift Selector Lever Lock Release
If the 12-volt battery is low or discharged, the selector lever cannot be moved from the Park (P) position. If a
booster battery is not available, the selector lever lock can be manually released. To manually release the
selector lever lock, perform the following procedure:1. Push the ignition switch to the LOCK or OFF position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock cover (A) using a suitable tool.
4. Push down the shift lock (B) as shown in the illustration.
5. Push the selector lever button (C) and move the selectorlever to the Neutral (N) position (D) while holding down
the shift lock.
4-2 Tools Installed in the Vehicle
Tools:
The tools are located in the trunk area. • Raise the trunk floor cover (1) using the tab (A) .
• Remove jacking tools located inside the trunk asillustrated.
Spare tire:
The spare tire is located under the trunk floor cover. • Remove the clamp (2) holding the spare tire.
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4-3.3 Use of Vehicle Equipped Hooks for Recovery Operations
Front:1. Using a suitable tool wrapped with a protective cloth,remove the recovery hook cover from the bumper.
2. Securely install the recovery hook as illustrated. The recovery hook is located in the tool kit in the left side of
the trunk area.
Failure to securely install the recovery hook may result
in serious personal injury or death and/or vehicledamage.
3. Attach the winch cable securely to the recovery hook.
Failure to securely attach the winch cable to the recovery hook may result in serious
personal injury or death and/or vehicle damage.
4. Make sure the winch cable remains fully connected to the recovery hook and does not interferewith surrounding area, take up the slack from the cable.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Place the selector lever in the N (Neutral) position. Refer to
4-1.2 Shift Selector Lever Lock
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7. Carefully pull the vehicle onto the flatbed.
8. Be careful not to pull the vehicle too close to the winch. Doing so will cause excessive downward force being
applied to the recovery hook. Too much downward force
may result in vehicle damage. Lower the flatbed and
finish rolling the vehicle forward if necessary.
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