1993 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 89

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running I Shifting Out of P$ 9 (Park) 46 Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from "P" (Park) when the ignition is in the "Run" position. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. on If you cannot shift out of "P" (Park), ease pressure the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into " P ' (Park) as you maintain brake application.Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of "P" (Park), try this: A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift leveris not fully in"P" (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. or other3 You could be injured. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to. I . Turn the key to "Off." Open and close the driver's door toturn off the Retained Accessory Power feature, if you have it. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in "P" (Park) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you've moved the shift lever into the "P" (Park) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, seeif you can move the shift lever away from "P" (Park) without first pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into "P" (Park). 3. Shift to "N" (Neutral). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. 87