Shift lever override, What to do in emergencies, Warning – Ram Trucks 2012 С/V - User Guide User Manual

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WARNING!

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• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can

start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan
blades.

• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might

make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.

• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate

hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks
away from the battery.

• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground

connection and personal injury could result.

• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property

damage due to battery explosion.

• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery.

The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could
result in personal injury.

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:

• To access the shift lever override,

remove the cover located to the top
right of the shift lever in the
instrument panel.

• Firmly set the parking brake.

• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or

ON position without starting the
engine.

• Press and maintain firm pressure on

the brake pedal.

• The override can be activated by

pressing the white-colored tab, which
can be accessed through the hole in
the instrument panel.

• Move the shift lever into the

NEUTRAL position.

• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.

• Reinstall the override cover.

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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