1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 93
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Manual
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Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This locks your front wheels.It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. I Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever on the steering column or on the console between the seats. Maximum engine speed is limited when you're in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), to protect driveline components from improper operation. It is dangerousto get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle when the engineis running unlessyou have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. To You or others could be injured. be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you'reon fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in theIndex. If you're pullinga trailer, see"Towing a Trailer" in the Index.