Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: Shifting out of Park

Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual / Driving and Operating / Starting and Operating / Shifting out of Park

To shift out of P (Park):

Apply the brake pedal.
Turn the ignition on.
Press the shift lever button.
Move the shift lever.

If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park):

Fully release the shift lever button.
Hold the brake pedal down and press the shift lever button again.
Move the shift lever.

If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), see your dealer for service.

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