Shift lever override, Towing a disabled vehicle, Shift lever override towing a disabled vehicle – Dodge 2013 Grand_Caravan - User Guide User Manual

Page 99: What to do in emergencies

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SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE

• If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever

cannot be moved out of the PARK posi-
tion, 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 press-

ing the white-colored tab, which can be
accessed through the hole in the instru-
ment panel.

• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL

position.

• The vehicle may then be started in NEU-

TRAL.

• Reinstall the override cover.

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

Towing Condition

Wheels OFF the Ground

ALL MODELS

Flat Tow

NONE

If transmission is operable:

Transmission in NEUTRAL

25 mph (40 km/h) max speed

15 miles (24 km) max distance

Wheel lift

Rear

Front

OK

Flatbed

ALL

BEST METHOD

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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