2010 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 297

296 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal. NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the transmission will not shift out of PARK. Battery power is required to release the brake/transmission interlock system. There is a removable plug in the right side of the shift lever housing that allows you to insert your finger to override the system. The key must be in the ignition and in the ON position to use the override lever. If this occurs obtain service as soon as possible. Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents shifting out of Brake/Transmission Interlock System PARK unless the key is in the ON position, and the brake This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift pedal is pressed. Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the position. To move the shift lever out of the PARK key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety position, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON or feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and START position (engine running or not) and the brake stopped, but the key cannot be removed, until you obtain service. pedal must be pressed.