Shifting Out of Park
(P)
Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock
control system. You have to fully apply the regular
brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the
ignition is in RUN. See
Automatic
Transmission
Operation on page
2-23.
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 press
the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the
gear you want.
If
you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift
out of PARK
(P),
try
this:
1.
Turn the key to LOCK.
2.
Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step
4.
3.
Shift
to
NEUTRAL
(N).
4.
Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive
5.
Have the vehicle fixed as soon as possible.
gear you want.
Parking
Over
Things That Burn
Thing t can burn could touc lot ex ~ u
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park
over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things
that can burn.
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