Shifting Out Of Park; Shifter) - GMC Sierra Denali 1500 2023 Owner's Manual

Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine
Running
Warning
It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle
with the engine running. It could
overheat and catch fire.
It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle
if the vehicle is not in P (Park) with the
parking brake set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the engine
is running. If you have left the engine
running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be
sure the vehicle will not move, even
when you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and shift to
P (Park). See Shifting Into Park
(Mechanical Shifter) 0 219 or
Shifting Into Park (Electronic Shifter)
0 220. If you are towing a trailer, see
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
0 301.
Shifting out of Park (Mechanical

Shifter)

This vehicle is equipped with an electronic
shift lock release system. The system is
designed to prevent movement of the shift
lever out of P (Park), unless the brake pedal
is applied and the ignition is on or in
Service Mode.
The shift lock release is always functional
except in the case of an uncharged or low
voltage less than 9 volt battery.
If the vehicle has an uncharged or low
voltage battery, try charging or jump
starting the battery. See Jump Starting -
North America 0 400.
To shift out of P (Park):
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Release the parking brake if it is applied.
See Electric Parking Brake 0 238.
3. Pull the shift lever toward you, then
move it to the desired position, and
release.
If the vehicle still cannot be shifted out of
P (Park):
1. Ease the pressure on, or release the shift
lever.
Driving and Operating
2. While holding the brake pedal, push the
shift lever all the way into P (Park).
3. Pull the shift lever toward you, then
move it to the desired position, and
release.
If equipped, the Buckle to Drive feature may
prevent shifting from P (Park). See Buckle To
Drive 0 57.
If there is still a problem shifting, have the
vehicle serviced soon.
Shifting out of Park (Electronic
Shifter)
This vehicle is equipped with an electronic
transmission. The shift lock release button is
designed to prevent inadvertent shifting out
of P (Park).
To shift out of P (Park):
1. Ensure the engine is running.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Press and hold the shift lock release
button on the shift lever.
4. Move the shift lever to the desired
position. For N (Neutral) hold the lever in
the N (Neutral) position until the N
indicator illuminates red.
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