2011 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 396

394 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed. SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE Shift Lever Override Access Cover If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position moved out of the PARK position, you can use the without starting the engine. following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 1. Firmly set the parking brake. 2. Remove the shift lever override access cover located 5. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, push and hold the override release lever forward. on the right side of the shifter housing.