Chevrolet 2003 Cavalier Owner's Manual page 99

Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic
Transaxle)
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 RUN. See Automatic Transaxle
Operation on page 2-23.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever
-
push the shift lever all the way
into PARK (P), as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press
the shift lever button before moving the shift lever).
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift
out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the key
to
OFF.
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you
want.
5. Have your vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual
Transaxle)
Before leaving your vehicle, fully press the clutch pedal
in, move the shift lever into REVERSE (R), and firmly
apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has
been placed in REVERSE (R) with the clutch pedal
pressed in, you can turn the ignition key to OFF, remove
the key and release the clutch.
See Manual Transaxle Operation on page 2-26.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
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