Shift Lock Release - Pontiac 2002 Aztek Owner's Manual

FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power
(but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can
use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the
selector lever is put in FIRST (1), the transaxle won't
downshift into first gear until the vehicle is going
slow enough.
NOTICE:
If your front wheels won't turn, don't try to
drive. This might happen if you were stuck in
very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid
object. You could damage your transaxle.
Also, if you stop when going uphill, don't hold
your vehicle there with only the accelerator
pedal. This could overheat and damage the
transaxle. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P)
to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.
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Shift Lock Release

This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock
release system. The shift lock release is designed to:
D
Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever
is in PARK (P) (with the shift lever button fully
released), and
D
prevent movement of the shift lever out of PARK (P)
unless the ignition is in a position other than OFF.
The shift lock release is always functional except in
the case of a discharged or low voltage (less than 9V)
battery.
If your vehicle has a discharged battery or a battery with
low voltage, there is an override access slot that will
allow you to override the shift lock release.