MANUAL PARK RELEASE
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: When doing this
procedure, you need to take the
transmission out of park (P) which
means your vehicle can roll freely. To
avoid unwanted vehicle movement,
always fully apply the parking brake prior
to doing this procedure. Use wheels
chocks if appropriate.
WARNING: If the parking brake is
fully released, but the brake warning
lamp remains illuminated, the brakes
may not be working properly. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
WARNING: Do not drive your
vehicle until you verify that the
stoplamps are working.
Use the manual park release to move your
transmission from the park (P) position in
the event of an electrical malfunction or
emergency. See Emergency Towing
(page 385).
Note: Do not engage the manual park
release with the engine on.
USING MANUAL PARK RELEASE
Activating the Manual Park
Release Cable
1. Apply the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake (page 219).
Note: If the vehicle battery is dead, an
external power source could be required to
apply the parking brake.
2. Locate the manual park release cable
access cover inside your center console
stowage box.
3. Carefully open the hinged access cover
using a plastic type wedge or pry tool
at the upper edge of the panel.
Note: Do not pull access cover out from
console as cover tether could break off.
Note: Do not activate the override lever
until you are in the driver seat.
4. Switch ignition on, but do not start your
vehicle.
5. Once in the driver seat, fully apply and
hold the brake pedal. Do not release.
Pull the tether straight out from the
console access until engaged. If done
correctly, a message appears in the
instrument cluster.
Note: Do not use excessive force when
using the manual park release handle, as it
could result in damage to the handle.
Note: Your vehicle is now out of the park
(P) position and is free to roll.
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2024 Ranger (TRD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202304, DOM
Automatic Transmission
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