1998 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 104

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running A C IUTION: It can be dangerous to leaveyour vehicle withthe engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And,if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don't leave your vehicle withthe engine running unless you have to. I Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. I 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is inPARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you've moved the shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever out of PARK (P) without first pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P). 2-28