Jeep Wrangler: IN CASE OF EMERGENCY / MANUAL PARK RELEASE
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying
the parking brake before activating the
Manual Park Release. In addition, you should
be seated in the driver’s seat with your foot
firmly on the brake pedal when activating the
Manual Park Release. Activating the Manual
Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll
away if it is not secured by the parking brake,
or by proper connection to a tow vehicle.
Activating the Manual Park Release on an
unsecured vehicle could lead to serious injury
or death for those in or around the vehicle.
In order to push or tow the vehicle in cases
where the transmission will not shift out of
PARK (P) (such as a depleted battery), a Manual
Park Release is available.
Follow these steps to use the Manual Park
Release:
- Firmly apply the parking brake.
- Using a small screwdriver or similar tool,
remove the manual park release cover,
located above the gear selector, to access
the release tether strap.

Manual Park Release Cover
- Fish the tether strap up through the opening
in the console base.

Tether Strap
- Press and maintain firm pressure on the
brake pedal.
- Pull the tether strap up and to the left until
the release lever locks into place in the
vertical position. The vehicle is now out of
PARK (P) and can be moved. Release the
parking brake only when the vehicle is
securely connected to a tow vehicle.
To Reset The Manual Park Release:
- Pull upward on the tether strap, releasing it
from the “locked” position.
- Lower the Manual Park Release lever
downward and to the right, into its original
position.
- Tuck the tether strap into the base of the
console, and reinstall the cover.
If the vehicle is overheating, it will need to be
serviced by an authorized dealer.
In any of the following situations, you can
reduce the potential for overheating by taking
the appropriate action...
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or
snow, it can often be moved using a rocking
motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to
clear the area around the front wheels...
Other information:
Children who are two years old or who have
outgrown their rear-facing convertible child seat
can ride forward-facing in the vehicle.
Forward-facing child seats and convertible child
seats used in the forward-facing direction are
for children who are over two years old or who
have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height
limit of their rear-facing convertible child seat...
An authorized dealer has the qualified service
personnel, special tools, and equipment to
perform all service operations in an expert
manner. Service Manuals are available which
include detailed service information for your
vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before
attempting any procedure yourself...