2003 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 94

Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle will have a shift lever on the steering column. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. It is dangerous to getout of your vehicle if the shift lever i not fully inPARK (P) with the s parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have If you have left the to. engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won'tmove, even when you're on 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 pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. The graphic shown above is displayed on your instrument panel cluster and will indicate the gear your vehicle is in when you move. Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic transaxle \phic!ps t!hay! wnlI'r0 i p$,RK (PI zr b!E[JTP,/,L (pi) tc z J protect driveline components from improper operation. There are several different positions for your shift lever. 2-23