2003 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 312

Starter Switch Check Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control ST-tem Check When you are doing this check, the venlcle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. When you are doing this check, the venlcle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. I -i I 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-24 if necessary. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-24 if necessary. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don't start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle needs service. 6-11