1996 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 85

Shifting Into PARK (P) Column Shift 1 . Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake with your left foot. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shiftlever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. 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, even when you're on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you're pulling a trailer,see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. I- 2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position like this: 0 Pull the lever toward you.