This vehicle is equipped with a shift lock control. The shift lock control is designed to prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park) unless the ignition is on and the brake pedal is applied.
The shift lock control 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 - North America.
To shift out of P (Park):
If still unable to shift out of P (Park):
If the shift lever still cannot be moved from P (Park), see “Shift Lock Manual Release” following.
Shift Lock Manual Release
The automatic transmission has an electric park lock. The ignition must be on and the brake pedal must be pressed so the shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position. If the battery has lost power, the shift lever cannot be moved from P (Park) unless the shift lock manual release is disengaged manually.
To access the shift lock manual release:
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.
The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column.
There are four positions:
: Turns the exterior lamps off
and
deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn
again
to reactivate the AUTO mode.