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

Shifting Out of Park

Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock
The vehicle has 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).
Prevent movement of the shift
lever out of P (Park), unless the
ignition is in ON/RUN and the
brake pedal is applied.
The shift lock is always functional
except in the case of a an
uncharged or low voltage (less
than 9 volt) battery.
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 9 77.
If the console shift lever cannot be
moved out of P (Park):
1. Apply and maintain the regular
brakes.
2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN
position. See Ignition Positions
(Keyless Access) on page 8 18
or Ignition Positions (Key
Access) on page 8 19 for more
information.
3. Let up on the shift lever and
make sure the shift lever is
pushed all the way into P (Park).
Driving and Operating
4. Press the shift lever button
5. Then, move the shift lever into
the desired gear.
If you still cannot move the shift
lever from P (Park), consult your
dealer/retailer or a professional
towing service.

Parking Over Things

That Burn

WARNING
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 can burn.
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