Chevrolet Cruze Owners Manual: Shifting out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission shift lock control system. The shift lock is designed to: • Prevent ignition key removal 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.
To shift out of P (Park): 1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Turn the ignition to 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 the shift lever still cannot be moved from P (Park), see “Shift Lock Manual Release.”
Shift Lock Manual Release
The automatic transmission has an electric park lock. The key must be in the ON/RUN position, and the brake pedal 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: 1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open the cover to the right of the shift lever.
3. Insert a tool into the opening as far as it will go and move the shift lever out of P (Park).
If P (Park) is selected again, the shift lever will be locked again.
Have the cause of the problem fixed by your dealer.
4. Close the cover.
Shifting Into Park
Use this procedure to shift into P (Park):
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake.
2. Hold the button on the shift lever and push the lever toward the front of the
vehicle into P ( ...
Parking
If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before getting out of the vehicle,
move the shift lever into R (Reverse), and firmly apply the parking brake. Once
the shift lever has been placed into R ...
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Safety System Check
Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles,
latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep
a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer to have it rep ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the front compartment front rail in corresponding locations to fit
the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be
trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the
sectioning joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused porti ...
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Specifications
Module Power, Ground, and MIL
Front Impact Sensor, Retractors, and Driver/Passenger Air
Bags
Side Impact Sensors and Side/Roof Air Bags
Air Bag Indicator and Disable Switch (C99)
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