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Alero Wont Shift Out Of Park

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Owner's Manual - Page 71

... Equipped) Trunk Theft PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) 22-34 2-35 2-35 2-36 2-37 2-37 2-45 2-47 2-49 2-50 2-51 2-51 2-52 2-53 2-54 2-58...
Owner's Manual - Page 77

... driver's or front passenger's door lock switch. With the power door locks, you move your shift lever out of PARK (P) to REVERSE (R) if your vehicle has a manual transaxle. You can lock or unlock all...also program all of the switch to lock all doors to automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved to PARK (P) on vehicles with an automatic transaxle or to REVERSE (R) on your power door...
Owner's Manual - Page 78

...the transaxle is turned to OFF. Automatic driver's door only unlock when the transaxle is shifted into PARK (P) and the key is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). keyless entry transmitter. ...4: No automatic door lock or unlock. 2-8 All doors will unlock when the transaxle is shifted into PARK(P) and the key is pressed. All doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed is turned...
Owner's Manual - Page 91

.... if so, is it all the way in OFF and you can't turn it, be in PARK (P) with the ignition in ON when the engine is the only position from which you can remove ...even when the engine is in the ignition switch, you are using the correct key; With an automatic transaxle, the shift lever must be sure you can turn the key clockwise to the first position Use this works, then your hand. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 92

... key is in any other position -- Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your shift lever to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Your engine won't ...start in ON or ACC. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is stopped. 2-22 Shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If you do, you 're already moving . To restart...
Owner's Manual - Page 96

... the shift lever to use when you 're on the console between the seats. PARK (P): This position locks your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and... ground, always set . If you have to get out of your front wheels. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. If you have left the engine running unless you 're pulling a...
Owner's Manual - Page 97

... sand without damaging your vehicle is stopped. Unless your transaxle. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your warranty. 2-27 Shift to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to get out of PARK (P)" later in the Index. To rock your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) while your transaxle...
Owner's Manual - Page 99

... SECOND (2). Also, if you stop and it on the clutch pedal as you have come to hold your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into PARK (P) to a complete stop when going less that 20 mph (32 km/h). Use your vehicle in position on the clutch. Here's how to ensure the...
Owner's Manual - Page 100

... on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch pedal and lift up on the shift lever to shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you do for parking your vehicle is in REVERSE (R), the ignition can be turned to NEUTRAL. Once the...
Owner's Manual - Page 101

... (Manual Transaxle) (If Equipped) If you have a manual transaxle, you when to shift to the next higher gear if the weather, road and traffic conditions permit. Don't shift down with your vehicle. Shift Speeds Parking Brake CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could injure yourself or others. You could lose control...
Owner's Manual - Page 102

... have left the engine running, the vehicle can press the release button. Pull the parking brake handle up until you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Your vehicle can cause your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in the Index. If you can move the brake handle...
Owner's Manual - Page 103

... brake pedal down . Don't leave your right foot and set . D Push the shift lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. If you leave it with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only) CAUTION...
Owner's Manual - Page 104

... the ignition key to the drive gear you release the parking brake. To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P). Start the vehicle. 5. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can shift from the parking pawl in the transaxle. See "Manual Transaxle Operation" in the...
Owner's Manual - Page 106

...'re on fairly level ground, always set . with the engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in easily. If you are some things to know. See the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust." Exhaust -- But if you 've left the engine running...
Owner's Manual - Page 115

...is in AUTO or the parking lamps only position, D the light sensor detects daytime light, D the parking brake is released, and D the shift lever is on when driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather... lights are met: Automatic Light Control (ALC) When it easier for others to the parking lamp position. When the DRL system is normal. The ALC system may also be dim...
Owner's Manual - Page 125

Side Window Defogger Vent H. Hood Release Handle L. Tilt Wheel Lever N. Transaxle Shift Lever R. Vents C. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever P. Parking Brake S. Audio System F. Enhanced Traction System Button Q. Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power Outlet T. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped) I. Climate Control System G. Accessory Power Outlet 2-55 Instrument ...
Owner's Manual - Page 133

...the traction control system is affected by pressing the ETS button on the center console near the gear shift lever, the warning light will come on and stay on . D If you turn the system .... If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and stays on for more information. parking brake with the system. The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes on briefly when you...
Owner's Manual - Page 177

See "Automatic Transaxle" in all transaxle shift lever positions. To turn the system off if you should go off . 4-10 Adjust your driving ...you prefer. You can upshift the transaxle only as high as the shift lever position you've chosen, so you know if there's a problem. When the system is on and the parking brake is fully released, this warning light is limiting wheel spin when...
Owner's Manual - Page 197

... from the cold. To help comes. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 2. Follow the instructions for towing. 5. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. (For manual transaxle vehicles, the shift level must be in a straight-ahead position with a dolly, follow these steps: Recreational Vehicle Towing You can . Towing Your Vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 198

... NOTICE: Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 65 mph (110 km/h), or your destination. Set the parking brake. 2. To prevent your battery from draining while towing, remove the following : 1. Shift your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, follow these fuses. 5. Turn the ignition switch to ACC. 6. See...

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