2008 Chevrolet Colorado Owner's Manual - Page 118

Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is RUN. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-24. The shift lock control system is designed to do the following: To shift out of PARK (P) use the following: 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still are unable to shift out of PARK (P): 1. Ease the pressure on the shift lever. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you are still having a problem shifting, then have your vehicle serviced soon. • Prevent the ignition key from being removed unless the shift lever is in PARK (P). • Prevent movement of the shift lever out of PARK (P), unless the ignition is in ON/RUN and the regular brake pedal is applied. The shift lock control system is always functional except in the case of a dead battery or low voltage (less than 9 V) battery. If your vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting on page 5-44 for more information. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Your vehicle has a manual transmission. Before you get out of your vehicle, move the shift lever into REVERSE (R), and firmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into REVERSE (R) with the clutch pedal pressed in, turn the ignition key to LOCK, remove the key and release the clutch. If you are parking on a hill, or if your vehicle is pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-47. 2-36