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Shifting Out of Park (Automatic
Transmission)
The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock
control system. You have to fully apply the brake pedal
before you can shift from P (Park) when the ignition is
ON/RUN. See Automatic Transmission Operation
on
page 3‑23
.
The shift lock control system is designed to do the
following:
.
Prevent the ignition key from being removed
unless the shift lever is in P (Park).
.
Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park),
unless the ignition is in ON/RUN and the brake
pedal is applied.
The shift lock control system is always functional
except in the case of a dead battery or low voltage
(less than 9 V) battery.
If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with
low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery.
See Jump Starting
on page 6‑41
for more information.
To shift out of P (Park) use the following:
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Move the shift lever to the desired position.
If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park):
1. Ease the pressure on the shift lever.
2. While holding down the brake pedal, push the shift
lever all the way into P (Park)
3. Move the shift lever to the desired position.
If you are still having a problem shifting, then have the
vehicle serviced.
Parking the Vehicle (Manual
Transmission)
If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before you get
out of the vehicle, move the shift lever into R (Reverse),
and firmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever
has been placed into R (Reverse) with the clutch pedal
pressed in, turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF, remove
the key and release the clutch.
If you are parking on a hill, or if the vehicle is pulling a
trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 5‑46.
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