2009 Chrysler Sebring Owner Manual Sedan - Page 273

STARTING AND OPERATING 271 WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, you should always shift the vehicle into PARK, remove the key from the ignition, and apply the parking brake. Once the key is removed from the ignition, the shift lever is locked in the PARK position, securing the vehicle against unwanted movement. Furthermore, you should never leave children unattended inside a vehicle. Brake/Transaxle Interlock System This system prevents you from moving the shift lever out of PARK and into any gear unless the brake pedal is pressed. This system is active only while the ignition switch is in the ON position. Always press the brake pedal first, before moving the shift lever out of PARK. NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the transaxle will not shift out of PARK. Battery power is required to release the Brake/Transaxle Interlock system. However, an override system 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 into the ignition key lock cylinder and rotate it to the ON position. • Remove the cup holder liner. • Insert a key, screwdriver, or finger into the hole at the front of the cup holder and 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 manual override. 5