2013 Ford Fiesta Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 151

150 Transmission blown or the vehicle's brake lamps are not operating properly. Refer to the Fuses chapter for more information. If the fuse is not blown and the brake lamps are working properly, the following procedure will allow you to move the gearshift lever from P (Park): 1. Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition key to the off position and remove the key. 2. Using a screwdriver (or similar tool), carefully pry off and remove the passenger side console cover to expose the inside of the shifter assembly. 3. Locate the brake shift interlock lever on the passenger side of the shifter assembly. 4. Apply the brake pedal. Using a screwdriver (or similar tool), press and hold the brake shift interlock lever forward below the metal blade while pulling the gearshift lever out of the P (Park) position and into the N (Neutral) position. 5. Install the console cover. 6. Apply the brake pedal, start the vehicle and release the parking brake. Note: See your authorized dealer as soon as possible if this procedure is used. If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow Note: Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur. Note: Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. 2013 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)