2001 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 103

Shift Lock Release Your vehicle is equipped with an electric park lock system. The system is designed to prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in PARK (P) (with the shift lever button fully released). The system also prevents the shift lever from moving out of PARK (P) when the ignition is in OFF or in LOCK. The park lock system is always functional except in the case of a dead or low voltage (less than 9 V) battery. If your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery with low voltage, there are two override access slots that will allow you to override the park lock system. The first access slot is located underneath the steering column below the lock cylinder. To use this slot, do the following: 1. Verify that the shift lever is in PARK (P) (with the shift lever button released.) 2. Remove the override access slot cap, which will then show the override mechanism release button. 3. Insert a key or screwdriver into the access slot and then press in and hold the override mechanism release button. 4. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 5. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 6. Put the override access slot cap back on. You will not be able to remove your key from the ignition unless the shift lever is in PARK (P) with the shift lever button fully released. The second override access slot is located on the upper right side of the shift panel. To use this slot, do the following: 1. Remove the override access slot cap. 2. Insert a key or screwdriver into the access slot, press in and hold the override mechanism release button. 3. Pull the shift lever into the desired gear position. 4. Reinstall the override access slot cap back on. 2-34