Shifting Out Of Park; Parking Over Things That Burn - GMC Sierra 2010 Owner's Manual

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Shifting Out of Park

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 P (Park) with the shift lever button fully

released, and

Prevent movement of the shift lever out of

P (Park), unless the ignition is in ON/RUN or

ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal

The shift lock release is always functional except in the

case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt)

If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with

low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery.

See Jump Starting on page 6 44 for more information.

To shift out of P (Park) use the following:

1. Apply the brake pedal.

2. Move the shift lever to the desired position.

If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park):

1. Ease the pressure on the shift lever.

2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift

lever all the way into P (Park).

3. Move the shift lever to the desired position.

If you are still having a problem shifting, then have the

vehicle serviced soon.

Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust

parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park

over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that

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