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 P ARK and can be moved. 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 position, 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 Condition Wheels OFF The Ground
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Flat Tow NONE
If transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed
•30miles(48km)max distance
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow
Front
NOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT RECOMMENDED
Flatbed
ALL BEST METHOD
Tether Strap
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