C6 Automatic: Shifting out of Park w/ Dead Battery

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Frank M. - 25 Apr 2007 15:09 GMT

Just curious. The User's Manual for my '07 C6 w/ auto trans says that
to shift out of Park when the engine isn't or won't run, pull on the
shift lever slightly and just hit the Accesory button twice to pulse
the tranny selector engagement switch. But what if there is no battery
or a dead battery and you need to move the car to get access to under
the hood? Some other models have a small detent somewhere that allow a
screwdriver to be used to disengage Park.
Thanks.

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PJ - 25 Apr 2007 21:32 GMT

> Just curious. The User's Manual for my '07 C6 w/ auto trans says that
> to shift out of Park when the engine isn't or won't run, pull on the
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> screwdriver to be used to disengage Park.
> Thanks.

This is a bit of a whine about a self-inflicted wound; however, GM must
assume that the battery never goes dead.

Had a battery go south last year while in a mall parking lot. No cell
phone with me as the truck has OnStar. Tried to place a call to AAA for
a jumpstart or tow. No dice--no backup battery for OnStar. Car
batteries just shouldn't go dead. -- PJ

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