Black plate (29,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-7707475) - 2015 - CRC - 10/9/14Vehicle Care 10-29Automatic TransmissionShift Lock ControlFunction Check{ WarningWhen you are doing thisinspection, the vehicle couldmove suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or others could beinjured.1. Before starting this check, besure there is enough roomaround the vehicle. It should beparked on a level surface.2. Apply the parking brake. Beready to apply the regular brakeimmediately if the vehicle beginsto move.3. With the engine off, turn theignition on, but do not start theengine. Without applying theregular brake, try to move theshift lever out of P (Park) withnormal effort. If the shift levermoves out of P (Park), contactyour dealer for service.Ignition TransmissionLock CheckIf equipped with a key type ignition,while parked and with the parkingbrake set, try to turn the ignition toLOCK/OFF in each shift leverposition.. The ignition should turn toLOCK/OFF only when the shiftlever is in P (Park).. The ignition key should comeout only in LOCK/OFF.Contact your dealer if service isrequired.Park Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check{ WarningWhen you are doing this check,the vehicle could begin to move.You or others could be injuredand property could be damaged.Make sure there is room in frontof the vehicle in case it begins toroll. Be ready to apply the regularbrake at once should the vehiclebegin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with thevehicle facing downhill. Keepingyour foot on the regular brake, setthe parking brake.. To check the parking brake'sholding ability: With the enginerunning and the transmission inN (Neutral), slowly remove footpressure from the regular brakepedal. Do this until the vehicle isheld by the parking brake only.
