Shifling
out
of
P
(Park)
(AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
Your Geo has a brake-transmission shift
interlock. You have to fully
apply
your
regular brake
before
you can shift from
P
(Park) when
the
ignition is in the
ON
position. See “Automatic Transmission”
in
the Index.
If
you cannot shift out of
P
(Park), ease
pressure on the shift lever
-
push
the
shift lever all the way into
P
(Park) and
also release
the
shift lever button on
floor shift console models as you
maintain brake application. Then move
the
shift lever into
the
gear you wish.
(Press
the
shift lever button before
moving
the
shift lever.)
I
If
you
ever hold the brake pedal down
but still can’t shift out of
P
(Park), try
this:
1.
Apply and hold the brake until the
end
of
step
3.
2.
Start the vehicle if it’s not already
running.
3.
Pull the knob near the parking brakc
handle and then shift
to
the
drive
gear you want.
4.
Have the vehicle fixed as soon as
you can.
Parking
Your
Vehicle
(MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
Before you get out of your vehicle, put
your manual transmission in
R
(Reverse)
and firmly apply the parking brake.
If
you
have four-wheel drive, be sure
your transfer case is in a drive gear.
Your vehicle could roll
if
it
isn’t.