1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 102
1998 Chevrolet Lumina Manual
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1 Shifting Outof PARK (P) Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignitionis in RUN. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation" in the Index. If you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease pressure on of the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Release the shift lever button you havea console shift. Then move if the shift lever out PARK (P), being sure to press the of shift lever buttonif you havea console shift, If you ever hold the brake pedal down but can't still shift outof PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. Parking Over Things That Burn E 2. 3. 4. 5. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). Start the engine and shiftto the drive gear you want. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as can. you 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. 2-26 1