1998 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 90
1998 Pontiac Sunfire Manual
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v v v v v v P R N D 2 . 1 3-Speed Automatic Transaxle 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. /i\ CAUTION: V V P R v v v v v N D 3 2 1 It is dangerousto get out af your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.Your vehiclecan rQu9, 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 beinjured. To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly level ground, always setyour parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK ( ) P. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index, I f you're pulling a trailer, #see "Tuwiag a Trailer" in the Index. " 4mSpeed Automatic Transaxle 2-20