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Shifting Out of Park (P)
Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock
control system. You have to fully apply your regular
brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the
ignition is in ON. See Automatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-26 for more information.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), release the button
on the shift lever and ease the pressure on the shift
lever. Push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P)
while pushing the button on the shift lever as you
maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever
into the desired gear.
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission)
Before you get out of your vehicle, place the shift lever
in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake.
Turn the ignition key to OFF, press the release button
and remove the key. See “Key Release Button”
under Ignition Positions on page 2-22 for more
information.
If you are towing a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on
page 4-39.
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