1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 81
1996 Pontiac Grand Am Manual
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Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) I t can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not 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 otherscould be vehicle won't move, even injured. To be sure your when you're on fairlylevel ground, use the steps that follow. If you're pulling a trailer, see YI'owing a Trailer" in the Index. 2. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift leverinto PARK (P) position'like this: Hold in the button on the lever. 0 Push the lever all way toward the frontof the your vehicle. 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicleyith the ignitionkey in your hand, your vehicle is i PARK (P) n 2-25