Shifting Out of Park (P); Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock; Console Shift- Page 120

2007 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual

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Shifting Out of Park (P)

Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock

This vehicle has an electronic shift lock release
system. The shift lock release is designed to:

Prevent ignition key removal unless the
shift lever is in PARK (P)

Prevent movement of the shift lever out of
PARK (P) unless the ignition is in a position
other than OFF.

The shift lock 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 385

.

Console Shift

If your console shift cannot be moved out of
PARK (P)

1. Apply and maintain the regular brakes.

2. Turn the ignition to the ACESSORY or RUN

position. See

Ignition Positions on page 109

for more information.

3. Let up on the shift lever and make sure the shift

lever is pushed all the way into PARK (P).

4. Then, move the shift into the desired gear.

If you still cannot move the shift lever from
PARK (P), consult your dealer or a professional
towing service.

Column Shift

If your park lock cable cannot be moved out of
PARK (P)

1. Apply and maintain the regular brakes.

2. Turn the ignition key to the ACCESSORY or

RUN position. See

Ignition Positions on

page 109

for more information.

3. Shift out of the PARK (P) position to the

NEUTRAL (N) position.

4. Move the vehicle to a safe location.

If you still cannot move the shift lever from
PARK (P), consult your dealer or a professional
towing service.

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  • 1. Apply and maintain the regular brakes.
  • 2. Turn the ignition to the ACESSORY or RUN position.
  • 3. Let up on the shift lever and make sure the shift lever is pushed all the way into PARK (P).
  • 4. Then, move the shift into the desired gear.
  • 1. Apply and maintain the regular brakes.
  • 2. Turn the ignition key to the ACCESSORY or RUN position.
  • 3. Shift out of the PARK (P) position to the NEUTRAL (N) position.
  • 4. Move the vehicle to a safe location.
  • Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in PARK (P) • Prevent movement of the shift lever out of PARK (P) unless the ignition is in a position other than OFF.