Buick 2011 Lucerne, Owner'S Manual

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Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control Function Check
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WARNING:
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle
could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or
others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a
level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake
on page 3 ‑ 24 .
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of
P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves
out of P (Park), contact your dealer for service.
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position.
. The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when
the shift lever is in P (Park).
. The ignition key should come out only in
LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
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