Jeep 2016 CHEROKEE Operating Information Manual - page 323
Follow these steps to use the Manual Park
Release:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Open the center console and locate the
Manual Park Release cover, remove it by
snapping the cover away from the console
hinges.
3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push the
metal latch in towards the tether strap.
4. While the metal latch is in the open position,
simultaneously pull upwards on the tether
strap until the lever clicks and latches in the
released position. The transmission is now
out of PARK and the vehicle can be moved.
CAUTION!
Closing the armrest while the Manual Park
Release is activated may damage the
Manual Park Release mechanism, the trans-
mission, and/or the armrest.
NOTE:
To prevent the vehicle from rolling uninten-
tionally, firmly apply the parking brake.
Manual Park Release Cover
Release Latch
Released Position
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