1997 Ford Probe Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 145

NOTE: Your vehicle's gearshift lever is securely latched in P (Park) if you cannot move it without pushing in the thumb button. Keep the brake pedal depressed while moving your gearshift lever. To make the system more effective, the ignition key cannot be removed unless the gearshift selector lever is in the P (Park) position. Shift lock emergency override If the gearshift selector lever should fail to move from the P (Park) position with the brake pedal depressed, continue depressing the brake pedal. 1. 2. Remove the shift lock override cover with a screwdriver. Insert the screwdriver into the shift lock override opening and push the screwdriver down. Push and hold the thumb button. Move the shift selector lever. 3. 4. If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the alternate procedure described above, it is possible that a fuse has blown and that your brakelamps may also not be functional. Please refer to the chapter titled Roadside Emergencies in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses. R WARNING DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING. 142