1996 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 77

Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION: (Continued) Your automatic transaxlehas a shift leverlocated on the steering column. PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It's the best position to usewhen you start your engine because your vehicle can'tmove easily. is Don't leave your vehicle when the engine running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or others couldbe injured. To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're fairly on level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See "Shifting IntoPARK (P)" in the Index.If you're pullinga trailer, see"Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in the RUN position. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P)' ease pressureon the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See "ShiftingOut of PARK (P)" in this part. It is dangerous to get of your vehicleif the out shift lever is not fully in PARK(P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehiclecan roll. CAUTION: (Continued)