1997 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 98

Automatic Transaxle Operation PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. CAUTIO,. : It is dangerous to get outyour vehicle if the of PARK (P) with the shift lever is not fully in parking brake firmlyset. Your vehiclecan roll. Don't leave yourvehicle when the engine is running unlessyou have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. be sure your To vehicle won't move, even when you'reon fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index.If you're pullinga trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. L Your automatic transaxle will have a shift lever on the steering column. The graphic shown above is displayedon your instrument panel cluster in reference to your steering column shift lever. Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic transaxle vehicles when you're in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to protect driveline components from improper operation. There are several different positions for your shift lever. 2-22