1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 88

rA Shifting Into PAR Y (P) CAdTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever isnot fully in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set. Your vehiclecan 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 onfairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position as follows: 0 Pull the lever toward you.