Shift Lock Release - Pontiac 1999 Grand Prix Owner's Manual

Shifting Out of PARK (P)
CAUTION:
Before shifting out of PARK (P) you must fully
apply your regular brakes. Your vehicle can roll.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others could be
injured. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a
Trailer" in the Index.
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Your vehicle has a Brake
(BTSI). You must fully apply your regular brakes before
you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in
RUN. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation" in
the Index.
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 pushed down. Release the
shift lever button if you have a console shift. Then move
the shift lever out of PARK (P), being sure to press the
shift lever button if you have a console shift.
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Transaxle Shift Interlock
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't
shift out of PARK (P) with column shift, try this:
1. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
For vehicles equipped with the console shift lever, see
"Shift Lock Release" in the Index.

Shift Lock Release

This vehicle is equipped with an electric Shift Lock
Release system. The shift lock release is designed to:
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Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is
in PARK (P) (with the shift knob button fully
released if console shift), and
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prevent movement of the shift lever out of PARK (P)
unless the ignition is in a position other than OFF or
LOCK. The shift lock release is always functional
except in the case of a dead or low voltage
(less than 9 V) battery.
If your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery with low
voltage, there are two override access slots that will
allow you to override the shift lock release.
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