Shifting Out Of Park - Chevrolet 2014 Malibu Owner's Manual

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 (if
equipped) unless the shift lever
is in P (Park) with the shift lever
button fully released.
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 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
battery or a battery with low voltage,
try charging or jump starting the
battery. See Jump Starting
(On-board with eAssist Only) on
page 10-91 or Jump Starting (with
or without eAssist) on page 10-92.
To shift out of P (Park):
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Place the ignition in ON/RUN.
3. Press the shift lever button.
4. Move the shift lever to the
desired position.
If still unable to shift out of P (Park):
1. Fully release the shift lever
button.
2. Hold the brake pedal down and
press the shift lever button
again.
3. Move the shift lever to the
desired position.
If you are still having a problem
shifting, see your dealer.
Shift Lock Manual Release
If jump starting the vehicle did not
work, the shift lock manual release
must be used.
Driving and Operating
To access the shift lock manual
release:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Release the shift lever trim from
the center console at the rear,
then fold upward and turn it to
the left.
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