Parking Your Vehicle - Chevrolet 2008 Cobalt Owner's Manual

Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock
release system. The shift lock release is designed to:
•
Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift
lever is in PARK (P) with the shift lever button
fully released, and
•
Prevent movement of the shift lever out of
PARK (P) unless the ignition is in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal
is applied.
The shift lock release is always functional except in the
case of a an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt)
battery.
If your vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery
with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the
battery. See Jump Starting on page 5-34 for more
information.
To shift out of PARK (P):
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Then press the shift lever button.
3. Move the shift lever to the desired position.
If you still are unable to shift out of PARK (P):
1. Fully release the shift lever button.
2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the
shift lever button again.
3. Move the shift lever to the desired position.
If you still cannot move the shift lever from PARK (P),
consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing
service.

Parking Your Vehicle

Before leaving your vehicle, fully press the clutch pedal
down, 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 down, you can turn the ignition key to OFF/
LOCK, remove the key and release the clutch pedal.
See Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-30.
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