dead battery JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2014 WK2 / 4.G User Guide

MANUAL PARK RELEASE 8-SPEED
In order to push or tow the vehicle in cases where the transmission will not shift out
of PARK (such as a dead battery), a Manual Park Release is available. The Manual
Park Release is located in the center console under an access cover.
Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release:
1. Lift upward on the access cover, located in the rear portion of the center console
to release it from the console hinges.
2. Using a screwdriver or similar tool,
push the metal latch in towards the
tether strap.
3. While the metal latch is in the open
position, simultaneously pull upwards
on the tether strap until it clicks and
releases out of the park position.
NOTE:
To prevent the vehicle from rolling uninten-
tionally, firmly apply the parking brake.
To Disengage the Manual Park Release
Lever:
1.
Pull upward on the tether while push-
ing the release latch towards the tether
to unlock the lever.
2. Once the tension has been released
and the lever has been unlocked,
push the lever all the way down to be
sure it is stowed properly and locks
into position.
3.
Reinstall the access cover by pushing it
downward until it is locked into place.
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