2010 Pontiac Vibe Owner's Manual - Page 156
2010 Pontiac Vibe Manual
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8-22 Driving and Operating To shift out of P (Park) 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 P (Park): 1. Fully release the shift lever. 2. Hold the brake pedal down. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. Shifting Out of Park This vehicle has an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: Parking Before you get out of the vehicle, move the shift lever into R (Reverse), and firmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into R (Reverse) with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF, remove the key and release the clutch. If you are parking on a hill, or if the vehicle is pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 8-44. • Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park). • Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park), unless the ignition is in ON/RUN and the brake pedal is applied. The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. See Shifting Out of Park on page 8-22 for more information.