Shift Lock Release; Shifting Out of Park (P)- Page 89

2003 Buick Regal Owner Manual

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Shifting Out of Park (P)

Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shiftlock control
system. You must fully apply your regular brakes
before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is
in RUN. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on
page 2-21
.

If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P)
while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Then move
the shift lever out of PARK (P).

If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift
out of PARK (P), try this:

1. Turn the ignition key to OFF.

2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.

3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).

4. Start the engine and shift to the drive gear

you want.

5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.

Shift Lock Release

Your vehicle is equipped with a shift lock release
system. It is designed to prevent ignition key removal
unless the shift lever is in PARK (P) (with the shift lever
button fully released).

It also prevents the shift lever from moving out of
PARK (P) when the ignition is in OFF or in LOCK. The
shift lock release 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 shift lock release system.

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

1. Verify that the shift lever is in PARK (P) with the

shift lever button released.

2. Remove the override access slot cap, which will

then show the override mechanism release
button.

3. Insert a key or tool into the access slot and then

press in and hold the override mechanism release
button.

4. Turn the ignition key to OFF.

5. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

6. Put the override access slot cap back on.

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  • 21. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down.
  • 1. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
  • 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
  • 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
  • 4. Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you want.
  • 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
  • 1. Verify that the shift lever is in PARK (P) with the shift lever button released.
  • 2. Remove the override access slot cap, which will then show the override mechanism release button.
  • 3. Insert a key or tool into the access slot and then press in and hold the override mechanism release button.
  • 4. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
  • 5. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
  • 6. Put the override access slot cap back on.