Ignition Transmission Lock Check - Chevrolet 2009 Aveo Owner's Manual

Ignition Transmission Lock Check

While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position.
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For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition
should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift
lever is in P (Park).
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For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition
should turn to LOCK/OFF only when you press the
key release button.
On all vehicles, the ignition key should come out only
in LOCK/OFF.
Turn the steering wheel to the left and to the right.
It should only lock when turned to the right.
6-12
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission P (Park) Mechanism
Check
CAUTION:
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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
begin to move. You or others could be injured and
property could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Be ready to apply the regular brake at once
should the vehicle begin to move.