Chevrolet 1999 Prizm, Owner'S Manual

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If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t
shift out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Carefully pry the shift lock override cover from the
floor
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shift console using a flat
-
bladed screwdriver.
2. Insert the end of the flat
-
bladed tool into the
rectangular slot and press down firmly.
3. While maintaining brake application, move the shift
lever into the drive gear you want.
4. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as possible.
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transaxle)
Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual
transaxle in REVERSE (R) (if your vehicle is parked on
a level surface or facing downhill), or put your manual
transaxle in FIRST (1) (if your vehicle is parked facing
uphill) and firmly apply the parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in
the Index.
Parking Over Things That Burn
CAUTION:
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park
over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that
can burn.