3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push the metallatch in towards the tether strap. 4. While the metal latch is in the open position, simulta-
neously pull upwards on the tether strap until the
lever clicks and latches in the released position. The
transmission is now out of PARK and the vehicle can
be moved.
Manual Park Release CoverRelease Latch
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 603
CAUTION!
Closing the armrest while the Manual Park Release is
activated may damage the Manual Park Release
mechanism, the transmission, and/or the armrest.NOTE:
To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintention-
ally, firmly apply the parking brake.
To Disengage the Manual Park Release Lever:
1. To disengage the Manual Park Release apply tension upward while pushing the release latch towards the
tether to unlock the lever.
Released Position
604 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
The manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all
four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to “Manual Park Release” in this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK
for loading onto a flatbed truck.
CAUTION!
•Towing this vehicle using any other method can
cause severe transmission and/or transfer case
damage.
• Damage from improper towing is not covered un-
der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
606 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
Rear Folding......................... .159
Reclining ............................ .148
Vented .............................. .154
Ventilated ............................ .154
Security Alarm ........................ .20, 297
Arm The System ........................21
Disarm The System .......................21
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............676
Selection Of Oil ......................... .615
SENTRY KEY Key Programming .......................20
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................18
Sentry Key Replacement .....................19
Service Assistance ........................ .689
Service Contract ......................... .691
Service Manuals ......................... .694
Shifting ............................... .468
Automatic Transmission ...............468, 471
Shoulder Belts ............................54 Signals, Turn
...................113, 316, 670, 672
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................545
Snow Tires ............................. .538
Spare Tire .....................539, 540, 541, 587
Spark Plugs ............................ .676
Speed ....................... .333, 334, 335, 336
Speed Control Accel/Decel ....................... .188, 190
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ..................198
Cancel .............................. .188
Resume ............................. .188
Set................................. .188
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........186, 187, 191
SRT G-Force ............................. .336
Lap History .......................... .337
Timers .....................333, 334, 335, 336
Top Speed ........................... .337
SRT Performance Features ...................368
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