1993 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 83

I A CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully "P" (Park) with the in parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. out of "P" (Park), easepressure on the shift lever - push the shift lever all the way into "P" (Park) asyou maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See "ShiftingOut of 'P' (Park)" in this part. 0 Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won't move, when you're on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to "P" (Park). See "Shifting Into "P" (Park)" in the Index. If you are parking ona hill, or if you're pulling a trailer also see"Parking on Hills" or"Towing a Trailer' in the Index. R (Reverse) Use this gear to back up. Shifting to 'W' (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to "R" only after your vehicle is stoppc To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see"If You're Stuck: In Sand,Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. Ensure the shift leveris fully in "P" (Park) rangebefore starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from "P" (Park) when the ignition key is in the "Run" position. If you cannot shift N (Neutral) In this position, your engine doesn'tconnect with the wheels. To restart when you're alreadymoving, use "N" (Neutral) only. Also, use "N" when your vehicle is being towed.