Shifting Out Of Park (P); (Automatic Transmission) - Pontiac 2006 GTO Owner's Manual

Shifting Out of Park (P)

(Automatic Transmission)

Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock
control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes
before you can press the button on the shift lever to
shift from PARK (P) while the ignition is ON. See
Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-19 .
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 down. Release the shift
lever button. Then move the shift lever out of
PARK (P), being sure to press the shift lever button.
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Shift Lock Release
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still cannot
shift out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the ignition to LOCK to remove the key.
2. Remove the front console rubber insert, located in
front of the shift lever, by lifting upwards.
3. Remove the screw slightly to the right of the front
center.
4. Open the console storage compartment and pry the
console cover assembly from the console. The
cover is attached in six places.
5. Insert a tool into the opening in front of the shift
lever and move the yellow release lever forward.
6. Press the button on the shift lever to move lever out
of park.
7. Replace the console cap.
8. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as possible.