2010 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 299

298 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override Your vehicle may be equipped with a shift lock manual override. The manual override may be used in the event that the shift lever should fail to move from PARK with the key in the ON position and the brake pedal pressed. To operate the shift lock manual override, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the key to the ON position but do not start the engine. 2. Firmly set the parking brake. 3. Using a flat blade screwdriver, carefully remove the Interlock Manual Override shift lock manual override cover which is located on the 6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. PRNDL bezel. 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized 5. Using the screwdriver, reach into the manual override dealer if the shift lock manual override has been used. opening. Press and hold the shift lock lever down.