GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Montana SV6 Ext. 🢒 Features and Controls 🢒 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 🢒 Shifting Out of Park

Shifting Out of Park for Pontiac Montana SV6 Ext. 2009

This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to:

    • Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift lever button fully released, and
    • Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park), unless the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular 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. See Jump Startingfor 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, press 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 soon.