1998 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 90

Wow long shodd YOU keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying t~ list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area whereyou'll be parking p u r vehicle. The dealer c m give you the best advice for that particdar area. CAUTION: I& dangerous to get out of your vehick if the is shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your vehicle can roll. set. Don't leave yourvehicle when the engineis running unlessyou have to. If you have leftthe engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. TQbe sure your vehicle won't move, even when you'reon fairly level ground, always sety 0 w parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See '"Shifting Hnt~ PARK (P)" in the Index. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Y m automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the 0r steering column. There we several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (PI: This Bocks your front wheels. It's the best position t~ we when YOU start your engine because p l ~ r vehicle can't move easily. 2-24