2013 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - Page 243

Driving and Operating If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) on page 10‑88 or Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only) on page 10‑87. To shift out of P (Park): 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Place the ignition in ON/RUN. 3. Press the shift lever button. 4. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If still unable to shift out of P (Park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. Hold the brake pedal down and press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you are still having a problem shifting, see your dealer. 9-23 Shift Lock Manual Release If jump starting the vehicle did not work, the shift lock manual release must be used. To access the shift lock manual release: 1. Apply the parking brake. 3. Insert a tool into the opening as far as it will go and move the shift lever out of P (Park). If P (Park) is selected again, the shift lever will be locked again. Have the cause of the problem fixed by your dealer. 4. Install the shift lever trim on the console. 2. Release the shift lever trim from the center console at the rear, then fold upward and turn it to the left.