Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
Parking Your
Vehicle
(Manual Transmission)
Your vehicle has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Before you
get
out of your vehicle, put your manual
(BTSI). You have to fully apply your regular brake transmission in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the
before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is parking brake.
in RUN. See “Automatic Transmission” in the Index.
If
you
cannot shift out
of
PARK (P), ease pressure on
a
Trailer” in the Index.
the shift lever
--
push the shift lever all the way into
PARK
(P)
and release the shift lever button as you
maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever
button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish.
If your vehicle
is
equipped to tow a trailer, see “Towing
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t
shift out of PARK (P), try this:
1.
Turn
the ignition
key
to
OFF.
2.
Apply and hold the brake.
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.
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