parking brake DODGE CHALLENGER 2015 3.G Owner's Manual

5. While holding the locking tab in the disengaged position, pull the tether strap to rotate
the lever up and rearward until it locks in place in the vertical position. The vehicle is
now out of PARK and can be towed. Release the parking brake only when the vehicle
is securely connected to a tow vehicle.
To Reset The Manual Park Release:
1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever,
on the rear side) rearward (away from the
lever) to unlatch the lever.
2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever
forward and down, to its original posi-
tion, until the locking tab snaps into
place to secure the lever.
3. Pull up gently on the tether strap to
confirm that the lever is locked in its
stowed position.
4. Tuck the tether strap into the base of the
console. Reinstall the console storage
bin.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial
towing service.
Towing ConditionWheels OFF TheGroundAUTOMATIC TRANS-MISSIONMANUAL TRANSMIS-SION
Flat TowNONE
If transmission isoperable:•TransmissioninNEUTRAL•30mph(48km/h)maxspeed•30miles(48km)maxdistance
If transmission isoperable:•TransmissioninNEUTRAL•65mph(105 km/h)maxspeed
Wheel Lift or DollyTo w
FrontNOT ALLOWEDNOT RECOM-MENDED
RearNOT RECOM-MENDEDNOT RECOM-MENDED
FlatbedALLBEST METHOD BEST METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only
tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment manufac-
turer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing
device to main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or associated brackets.
State and local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be observed.
Tether Strap
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