Shifting Out
of
PARK
(P)
(Automatic Transmission)
Your vehicle has
a
brake-transmission shift interlock.
YOLI
have to
fully
apply your regular brake before you
can shift
from
PARK (PI when the ignition is
in
the
RUN
position. See "Automatic Transmission Operation"
in
the Index.
If
you cannot shift out
of
PARK (P)? ease pressure on
the shift lever
--
push the shift lever all the way
into
PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you want (you must
press the shift lever button
if
you have the console
shift lever).
If
you ever hold the brake pedal down
but
still can't
shift out
of
PARK (P)? try this:
1.
Turn the key to OFF.
2.
Apply and hold the brake
until
the
end
of
Step
3.
3.
Shift to NEUTRAL
(N).
4.
Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear
you
want.
5.
Have the vehicle fixed
as
soon
as
you can.
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual
Transmission Models Only)
Before you get out of your vehicle,
turn
off your engine,
put
your- manual transmission
in
REVERSE
(R)
and
firmly
apply
the
parking brake.
If
you have four-wheel
drive
with
it
manual
transfer
case
shift lever, be sure your transfer
case
is
in
a
drive gear.
Your vehicle could roll
if
it
isn't.
If
you are parking
on
a
hill.
or
if
your vehicle
is
pulling
a
trailer,
see
"Towing
a
Trailer"
in
the
Index.
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