2008 Dodge Avenger Owner's Manual - Page 366

364 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING WITHOUT POWER - OVERRIDE TRANSAXLE INTERLOCK SYSTEM Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised. Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Battery power is required to release the brake/transaxle interlock system. There is an override system that allows you to shift out of PARK in case of loss of power. To activate the override system: • Firmly apply the parking brake. • Insert the ignition key and rotate it to the ON position. • Remove the cupholder liner. • Insert a key, screwdriver, or similar object into the front hole then push and hold the manual override release lever forward. • While holding the release lever forward, move the shift lever from PARK to NEUTRAL. • Release the override.