Ignition transmission lock check, Park brake and p (park) mechanism check – CHEVROLET 2010 Camaro User Manual

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Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control
System Check

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WARNING

When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could move
suddenly. If the vehicle moves,
you or others could be injured.

1. Before starting this check, be

sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should
be parked on a level surface.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake.

See Parking Brake on page 8-32.

Be ready to apply the regular
brake immediately if the vehicle
begins to move.

3. With the engine off, turn the

ignition to ON/RUN, but do
not start the engine. Without
applying the regular brake,
try to move the shift lever out
of P (Park) with normal effort.
If the shift lever moves out
of P (Park), contact your
dealer/retailer for service.

Ignition Transmission
Lock Check

While parked, and with the parking
brake set, try to turn the ignition
to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever
position.

The ignition should turn to
LOCK/OFF only when the
shift lever is in P (Park).

The ignition key should come out
only in LOCK/OFF.

Contact your dealer/retailer if
service is required.

Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check

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WARNING

When you are doing this check,
the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured
and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front
of the vehicle in case it begins to
roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.

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Vehicle Care

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