Black plate (25,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-7707475) - 2015 - CRC - 10/9/14Driving and Operating 9-25If you are towing a trailer andparking on a hill, see DrivingCharacteristics and Towing Tips onpage 9-63.Shifting out of ParkAutomatic TransmissionShift LockThe vehicle has an automatictransmission shift lock controlsystem. The shift lock controlsystem is designed to:. Prevent ignition key removalunless the shift lever is inP (Park).. Prevent movement of the shiftlever out of P (Park), unless theignition is in ON/RUN and thebrake pedal is applied.The shift lock is always functionalexcept in the case of an unchargedor low voltage (less than 9‐volt)battery.If the vehicle has an unchargedbattery or a battery with low voltage,try charging or jump starting thebattery. See Jump Starting(On-board with eAssist Only) onpage 10-78 or Jump Starting (withor without eAssist) on page 10-79.If the shift lever cannot be movedout of P (Park):1. Apply and maintain the regularbrakes.2. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUNposition. See Ignition Positions(Key Access) on page 9-15 orIgnition Positions (KeylessAccess) on page 9-16 for moreinformation.3. Let up on the shift lever andmake sure the shift lever ispushed all the way into P (Park).4. Press the shift lever button.5. Move the shift lever into thedesired gear.If you still cannot move the shiftlever from P (Park), consult yourdealer or a professional towingservice.Parking over ThingsThat Burn{ WarningThings that can burn could touchhot exhaust parts under thevehicle and ignite. Do not parkover papers, leaves, dry grass,or other things that can burn.
