Starting and Operating Instructions
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SHIFTING OUT OF P (PARK)
Your vehicle has an electronic shift
lock release system. With the igni-
tion on, you have to fully apply the
regular brakes before you can shift
out of P (Park).
This system is designed to prevent
ignition key removal unless the
shift lever is in P (Park) and the
shift lever button is fully released.
The shift lock control system may
not operate if your vehicle has a
dead or low-voltage battery.
If the vehicle's battery is dead,
jump start the vehicle. See "Jump
Starting" in Section 5.
To shift out of P (Park):
1. Step on the brake pedal.
2. Then press the shift lever but-
ton.
3. Shift the transmission into the
desired gear.
If you still cannot shift out of P
(Park), then follow these steps:
1. Fully release the shift lever
button.
2. While holding down the brake
pedal, press the shift lever but-
ton again.
3. Shift the transmission into the
desired gear.
If you still cannot move the shift
lever out of P (Park), see your deal-
er or a professional towing service.
TORQUE LOCK
If you park your vehicle on a hill,
make sure to apply the parking
brake first before shifting into
P (Park). Otherwise, there will be
excessive pressure on the parking
mechanism which will make it
difficult to shift out of P (Park).
Before moving, always shift out of
P (Park) then release the parking
brake.
If you cannot shift out of P (Park),
you may need to have another
vehicle push yours a little uphill.
This takes some of the pressure
from the parking mechanism in
the transmission, so you can pull
the shift lever out of P (Park).
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