Shift Lock Release- Page 98

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Shift Lock Release

Your vehicle is equipped
with an electric park lock
system. The system is
designed to prevent ignition
key removal unless the 
shift lever is in PARK (P)
(with the shift knob button
fully released).

The system also prevents the shift lever from moving
out of PARK (P) when the ignition is in OFF or in
LOCK. The park lock system is always functional
except in the case of a dead or low voltage (less than 
9 V) battery.

If your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery with low
voltage, there are two override access slots that will
allow you to override the park lock system.

The first access slot is located underneath the steering
column below the lock cylinder. To use this slot:

D

Verify that the shift lever is in PARK (P) (with the
shift knob button released.)

D

Remove the override access slot cap, which will then
show the override mechanism release button.

D

Insert a key or screwdriver into the access slot and
then press in and hold the override mechanism
release button.

D

Turn the ignition key to OFF.

D

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

D

Put the override access slot cap back on.

You will not be able to remove your key from the
ignition unless the shift lever is in PARK (P) with the
shift knob button fully released.

The second override access slot is located on the upper
right side of the shift panel. To use this slot:

D

Remove the override access slot cap.

D

Insert a key or screwdriver into the access slot, press
in and hold the override mechanism release button.

D

Pull the shift lever into the desired gear position.

D

Reinstall the override access slot cap back on.