Dodge Durango

 Owners Manual

What to do in emergencies
Manual park release

In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmission will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead battery), a Manual Park Release is available.

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.

Manual Park Release Cover

3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push the metal latch in towards the tether strap.

Release Latch

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.

Released Position

NOTE: To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintentionally, firmly apply the parking brake.

To Disengage the Manual Park Release Lever:

1.  To disengage the Manual Park Release apply tension upward while pushing the release latch towards the tether to unlock the lever.

Release Latch

2. Once the tension has been released and the lever has been unlocked be sure it is stowed properly and locks into position.

Stowed Position

NOTE: Be sure to replace the cover by snapping it back in place.

Hazard warning flashers

If your engine overheats

Wheel and tire torque specifications

Jacking and tire changing

Cap-less fuel fill funnel

Jump-starting

Freeing a stuck vehicle

Emergency tow hooks - if equipped

Manual park release

Towing a disabled vehicle

Event data recorder (EDR)