GMC 2011 Canyon - Manual (Page 217)

Black plate (35,1) GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011
Driving and Operating 9-35
The shift lock control system is
always functional except in the case
of a dead battery or low voltage
(less than 9 V) 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
page 10‑90 for more information.
To shift out of P (Park) use the
following:
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Move the shift lever to the
desired position.
If you still are unable to shift out of
P (Park):
1. Ease the pressure on the shift
lever.
2. While holding down the brake
pedal, push the shift lever all the
way into P (Park).
3. Move the shift lever to the
desired position.
If you are still having a problem
shifting, then have the vehicle
serviced.
Parking (Manual
Transmission)
If the vehicle has a manual
transmission, before you get 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 (Reverse) with the clutch pedal
pressed in, turn the ignition key to
LOCK/OFF, remove the key and
release the clutch.
If you are parking on a hill, or if
the vehicle is pulling a trailer, see
Driving Characteristics and Towing
Tips on page 9‑59.
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.