Shifting Out
of
PARK
(P)
Parking
Over
Things That
Burn
Your vehicle
has
a
brake-transmission shift interlock.
You have to fully apply your regular brake before you
can shift from PARK (P)
when
the ignition is
in
the
RUN
position. See “Automatic Transmission” 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
If
you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t
shift out of PARK
(P),
try
this:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn
the key
to
OFF.
Apply and hold the brake until the end
of
Step
4.
Shift to
NEUTRAL
(N).
Start the vehicle
and
then shift to the drive gear
you
want.
Have the vehicle fixed
as
soon
as
you
can.
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park
over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that
can burn.
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