2018-Flex-Owner's-Manual

Transmission

Brake-Shift Interlock WARNINGS

Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the stoplamps are working. When doing this procedure, you need to take the transmission out of park (P) which means your vehicle can roll freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always fully apply the parking brake prior to doing this procedure. Use wheels chocks if appropriate. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. Note: For somemarkets this featurewill be disabled. Your vehicle is equippedwith a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents moving the gearshift lever from park (P) when the ignition is in the on position and the brake pedal is not pressed. If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of park (P) position with the ignition in the on position and the brake pedal pressed, a malfunction may have occurred. It is possible that a fuse has blown or your vehicle’s brake lamps are not operating properly. See Fuse Specification Chart (page 232). If the fuse is not blown and the brake lamps are working properly, the following procedure will allow you to move the gearshift lever from park (P): 1. Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition off and remove the key.

E211089 2. Remove the cup holder insert.

3. Using a screwdriver (or similar tool), release the tab to the access door and remove. 4. Locate the brake shift interlock lever on the passenger side of the shifter assembly. 5. Apply the brake pedal. Using a screwdriver (or similar tool), press down andhold the brake shift interlock lever while pulling the gearshift lever out of park (P) and into neutral (N). 6. Install the access door and cup holder insert. 7. Apply the brake pedal, start the vehicle, and release the parking brake.

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