1999 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 100

yellowblue Shifting Out of PARK (P) CAUTION: Before shifting out of PARK (P) you must fully apply your regular brakes. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 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 ignition is in RUN. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation" in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Release the shift lever button if you have a console shift. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P), being sure to press the shift lever button if you have a console shift. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (P) with column shift, try this: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the ignition key to OFF. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you want. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. For vehicles equipped with the console shift lever, see "Shift Lock Release" in the Index. Shift Lock Release This vehicle is equipped with an electric Shift Lock Release system. The shift lock release is designed to: D Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in PARK (P) (with the shift knob button fully released if console shift), and D prevent movement of the shift lever out of PARK (P) unless the ignition is in a position other than OFF or LOCK. The shift lock release 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 shift lock release. 2-40