Manual Park Release - Gasoline (If Equipped) - Using Manual Park Release

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Using Manual Park Release

Activating the Manual Park Release Cable

Apply the parking brake.

Note: If the battery has run out of charge, use an external power source to apply the parking brake.

Remove the access cover located within the center console using a plastic wedge or pry tool.

Note: Do not pull the tether.

Sit in the driver seat.

Power your vehicle on without your foot on the brake pedal.

Note: Do not attempt this procedure when the engine is running. Failure to follow this instruction could result in vehicle damage not covered by the vehicle warranty.

Press and hold the brake pedal.

Pull the tether towards you until the lever engages.

Note: There is an audible click when it engages

Note: Do not use excessive force. Failure to follow this instruction could result in vehicle damage not covered by the vehicle warranty.

Note: A message appears when your vehicle is out of park (P). If you do not receive a message attempt the procedure again.

Release the parking brake.

Switch your vehicle off.

Release the brake pedal.

Note: Your vehicle is free to roll.

Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery as soon as it is safe to do so.

Note: If your vehicle detects wheel speed when the battery is connected, the electronic parking brake could apply.

Returning Your Vehicle to Normal Mode

Connect the negative battery cable to the battery as soon as it is safe to do so.

Note: If your vehicle detects wheel speed when the battery is connected, the electronic parking brake could apply.

Apply the parking brake.

Note: : If the battery has run out of charge, use an external power source to apply the parking brake.

Sit in the driver seat.

Press and hold the brake pedal

Note: Do not start your vehicle.

Press the white button. The lever returns to stowed position.

Start your vehicle.

Confirm the instrument cluster displays park (P).

Note: If the instrument cluster does not display park (P) or if Park Not Available, Transmission Not In Park or Shift System Fault message persists, contact an authorized dealer for service.

Switch your vehicle off.

Release the brake pedal.

Install the access cover.

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2023 Maverick Owner's Manual