2003 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 448

Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-38if necessary. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. vvllenyou are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don't start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle needs service. I 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. * 0 The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK. 6-13