2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 94

D (RUN): This position is where the key returns to after you start the vehicle. With the engine off, you can use run to display some of the warning and indicator lights. E (START): This position starts the engine. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY and the key is in the ignition. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) With Retained Accessory Power, (RAP), the power windows, audio system and sunroof will continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to off and none of the doors are opened. Shift Lock Release This vehicle is equipped with an electric shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to do the following: Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't start in any other position -- that's a safety feature. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. D Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in PARK (P) (with the shift lever button fully released). unless the ignition is in a position other than OFF or LOCK. The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of a dead or low voltage (less than 9 V) battery. D Prevent movement of the shift lever out of PARK (P) If your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery with low voltage, there is an override access slot that will allow you to override the shift lock release. 2-34