2010 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 344

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 343 Towing Without Power - Override Transaxle • Insert the ignition key and rotate it to the ON position. Interlock System • Remove the cupholder liner. Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be • Insert a key, screwdriver, or similar object into the used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised. front hole then push and hold the manual override Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent damrelease lever forward. age to the vehicle. • While holding the release lever forward, move the shift lever from PARK to NEUTRAL. Battery power is required to release the brake/transaxle interlock system. There is an override system that allows • Release the override. you to shift out of PARK in case of loss of power. To activate the override system: • Firmly apply the parking brake. 6