Jeep 2013 Patriot - Owner Manual - Manual (Page 436)

6. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access
port, and push and hold the override release lever
forward.
7. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
8. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
9. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a towing service.
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission
Flat Tow NONE
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• Key in ACC or ON/RUN
position
NOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift or
Dolly Tow
Front FWD Models ONLY FWD Models ONLY
Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
434 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES