Parking Your Vehicle - Chevrolet 2001 Prizm Owner's Manual

When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out
of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another
vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the
pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you
can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transaxle Only)
Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock
control system. You have to fully apply your regular
brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the
ignition is in ON. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation"
in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
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the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into
PARK (P) and release the shift lever button as you
maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever
button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish.
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If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't
shift out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Carefully pry the shift
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floor shift console using a flat
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2. Insert the end of a flat
rectangular slot and press down firmly.
3. While maintaining brake application, move the shift
lever into the drive gear you want.
4. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as possible.

Parking Your Vehicle

(Manual Transaxle Only)
Before you get out of your vehicle, move the shift lever
into REVERSE (R), and firmly apply the parking brake.
Once the shift lever has been placed into REVERSE (R)
with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can turn the
ignition key to OFF, remove the key and release
the clutch.
If you are towing a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in
the Index.
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lock override cover from the
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tipped screwdriver.
tipped tool into the