Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission); Parking; Driving and Operating- Page 248

2012 Buick Regal User Manual

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Driving and Operating
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Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012

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Driving and Operating

Shifting out of Park

(Automatic Transmission)

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

.

Prevent ignition key removal
unless the shift lever is in
P (Park) with the shift lever
button fully released.

.

Prevent movement of the shift
lever out of P (Park) unless the
ignition is in ON/RUN and the
brake pedal is applied.

The shift lock release is always
functional except in the case of an
uncharged or low voltage (less than
9

volt) battery.

If the vehicle has an uncharged
battery or a battery with low voltage,
try charging or jump starting the
battery. See

Jump Starting

(On-board with eAssist Only) on
page 10

89

or

Jump Starting (with

or without eAssist) on page 10

91

.

To shift out of P (Park):
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Turn the ignition to 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 still cannot move the shift
lever from P (Park), consult your
dealer or a professional towing
service.

Parking

If the vehicle has a manual
transmission, before getting out of
the vehicle, move the shift lever into
R (Reverse) if parking on a downhill
slope. On a level surface or an
uphill slope, use 1 (First) gear.
Firmly apply the parking brake. Turn
the wheels toward the curb for a
downhill slope, or away from the
curb for an uphill slope. Once the
shift lever has been placed into gear
with the clutch pedal pressed in,
turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF,
remove the key, and release the
clutch.

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  • 1. Apply the brake pedal.
  • 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN.
  • 3. Press the shift lever button.
  • 4. Move the shift lever to the desired position.
  • 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.