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Chevrolet VOLT Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
12163007) - 2019 - crc - 6/19/18
Driving and Operating 173
shift out of P (Park). To prevent
torque lock, set the parking brake
and then shift into P (Park).
If torque lock does occur, your
vehicle may need to be pushed
uphill by another vehicle to relieve
the parking pawl pressure, so you
can shift out of P (Park).
Shifting out of Park
Ensure that the charge cord is
unplugged and the vehicle is on.
1. Press brake pedal.
2. Release the Electric Parking
Brake. See Electric Parking
Brake 0 184.
3. Press the shift lever button.
4. Move the shift lever to the
desired gear.
The vehicle has an electronic shift
lock release system. The shift lock
release is designed to:
.
Prevent the vehicle from turning
off unless the shift lever is in
P (Park).
.
Prevent moving the shift lever
out of P (Park), unless the
vehicle is on, the brake pedal is
applied, and the charge cord is
unplugged.
Parking the vehicle in extreme cold
for several days without the charge
cord connected may cause the
electric drive unit to be locked in
P (Park) until the propulsion system
has warmed sufficiently.
The shift lock is always functional
except in the case of an uncharged
or low charged 12-volt battery (less
than 9 volts).
If the vehicle has an uncharged
12-volt battery or a 12-volt battery
with low voltage, try charging or
jump starting the 12-volt battery.
See Battery - North America 0 256
or Jump Starting - North America
0 301.
If the shift lever cannot be moved
out of P (Park):
1. Apply and maintain the regular
brakes.
2. Turn the vehicle on using
POWER
O. See Power Button
0 169.
3. Release the shift lever, then
push the shift lever all the way
into P (Park).
4. Press the shift lever button.
5. Move the shift lever into the
desired gear.
If you still cannot move the shift
lever from P (Park), see your dealer
or a professional towing service.
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.
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