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Question posted by SUEMTboe on July 5th, 2014

Alero Will Not Shift Out Of Park

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Owner's Manual - Page 71

... Equipped) Trunk Theft PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) 22-34 2-35 2-35 2-36 2-37 2-37 2-45 2-47 2-49 2-50 2-51 2-51 2-52 2-53 2-54 2-58...

Owner's Manual - Page 77

...and unlock under certain conditions. You can also program all of the doors lock when you move your shift lever out of the doors on vehicles with a manual transaxle when the key is greater than 5... mph (8 km/h) if your power door locks to OFF. When the door is moved to PARK (P) on vehicles with an automatic transaxle or to unlock all of the doors. 2-7 Push the bottom of ...

Owner's Manual - Page 78

... 3: All doors automatically lock when the D Mode 4: No automatic door lock or unlock. 2-8 Automatic driver's door only unlock when the transaxle is shifted into PARK (P) and the key is shifted out of PARK (P). D Mode 2: This mode is only available with the remote D Mode 2: This mode is only available on vehicles with a manual transaxle: D Mode...

Owner's Manual - Page 91

...When the engine starts, release the key. OFF (A): This is not running. With a manual transaxle, the shift lever must be in REVERSE (R) with the ignition in OFF to the first position Use this works, then ...your engine and release the key. With an automatic transaxle, the shift lever must be in PARK (P) with the ignition in OFF to force it all the way in? if so,...

Owner's Manual - Page 92

...10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your shift lever to 10 minutes or until the driver's door is opened. To restart when you ... you do, you 're already moving . Shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is stopped. 2-22 Your engine won't start in ON or ACC. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is moving , ...

Owner's Manual - Page 96

... engine running unless you 're on the console between the seats. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move easily. 2-26 To be injured. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. If you have to PARK (P). It's the best position to get out of your vehicle if the...

Owner's Manual - Page 97

... being towed. Then move very rapidly. You could move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you 're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) when your warranty. 2-27 CAUTION: Shifting out of PARK (P)" later in ON. Shift to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving the shift lever.) See "Shifting Out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is firmly on the...

Owner's Manual - Page 99

... and let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1). You can use it is put the shift lever into PARK (P) to hold your front wheels can't rotate, don't try to operate your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and...

Owner's Manual - Page 100

.... To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Shifting into SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you do for parking your engine. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for SECOND (2). NOTICE: Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you press the accelerator...

Owner's Manual - Page 101

.... Pull up on . You could lose control of your right foot. Don't shift down with your vehicle. If the ignition is on . 2-31 Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) (If Equipped) If you have a manual transaxle, you downshift. Shift Speeds Parking Brake CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could injure yourself or...

Owner's Manual - Page 102

... all the way down . You or others could also damage other parts of your rear brakes to overheat. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down . Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) CAUTION: It can press the release button. If you have to keep the trailer from moving. 2-32 You...

Owner's Manual - Page 103

... the engine running , be injured. And, if you can move suddenly if the shift lever is in PARK (P). 2-33 Remove the key and take it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down with your vehicle with the engine running , it . You or others could move...

Owner's Manual - Page 104

... the transaxle. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the parking pawl in the Index. Shift to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are ready to take some of the pressure from...

Owner's Manual - Page 106

... vehicle can move . If you've left the engine running unless you 're on your vehicle when the engine is at the highest setting. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in easily. Also, idling in a closed -in place can be sure your vehicle. Another closed -in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into...

Owner's Manual - Page 115

... on whenever the ignition is not in AUTO or the parking lamps only position, D the light sensor detects daytime light, D the parking brake is released, and D the shift lever is on at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument panel lights. This is on...

Owner's Manual - Page 125

...Accessory Power Outlet 2-55 Hazard Warning Flasher Button E. Instrument Panel Intensity Control J. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever P. Parking Brake S. Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power Outlet T. Side Window Defogger Vent H. Cruise Control Switches M. Tilt Wheel Lever N. Transaxle Shift Lever R. Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks B. The main components of your instrument panel are the following...

Owner's Manual - Page 133

... traction control system is affected by pressing the ETS button on the center console near the gear shift lever, the warning light will come on . If the system is active. To turn the system... off . The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. If the light doesn't come on , press the button again. D If ...

Owner's Manual - Page 177

... Traction System operates in the Index. When the system is on and the parking brake is fully released, this warning light is limiting wheel spin when you...and the indicator light will come on and stay on the center console. See "Automatic Transaxle" in all transaxle shift lever positions. See "Enhanced Traction System Warning Light" in slippery road conditions, you turn the system on or ...

Owner's Manual - Page 197

...two ways to preserve the heat. Preserve the fuel as long as possible. Release the parking brake. 4-30 Towing Your Vehicle from the front. 1. Clamp the steering wheel in a...the instructions for a manual transaxle. 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. (For manual transaxle vehicles, the shift level must be in PARK (P) for automatic transaxle and NEUTRAL for the towing ...

Owner's Manual - Page 198

..." in . 1. Shift your vehicle could be badly damaged. 4-31 Set the parking brake. 2. To prevent your battery from draining while towing, remove the following : 1. Put the fuse back in the Index for the location of these steps: 4. See "Instrument Panel Fuse Block - Turn the ignition switch to ACC. 6. Set the parking brake. Turn...