2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner's Manual - Page 109

Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: To shift out of PARK (P): 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Then press the shift lever button. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still are unable to shift out of PARK (P): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still cannot move the shift lever from PARK (P), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. • Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in PARK (P) with the shift lever button fully released, and • Prevent movement of the shift lever out of PARK (P) unless the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal is applied. The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of a an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) 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 5-34 for more information. Parking Your Vehicle Before leaving your vehicle, fully press the clutch pedal down, move the shift lever into REVERSE (R), and firmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed in REVERSE (R) with the clutch pedal pressed down, you can turn the ignition key to OFF/ LOCK, remove the key and release the clutch pedal. See Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-30. 2-35