2004 Chevrolet Aveo Owner's Manual - Page 97

4. Insert the key into the shift-lock release slot and press and hold the key. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) Before leaving your vehicle, do the following: 1. Hold the brake pedal down and firmly apply the parking brake. 2. Fully press in the clutch pedal and place the shift lever into the appropriate position as stated below: • When parking on level ground, place the shift lever into NEUTRAL. • When parking downhill, place the shift lever in REVERSE (R). 5. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 6. Remove the key from the shift-lock release slot, insert the key into the ignition and start the engine. 7. Replace the shift-lock release slot cover. 8. Apply and hold the regular brake fully and release the parking brake. 9. Shift to the gear you want. 10. Have the system fixed as soon as you can. • When parking uphill, place the shift lever in FIRST (1). 3. After shifting to the appropriate position, turn the ignition key to LOCK, remove the key and release the clutch. 2-31