2008 Saturn VUE Owner's Manual - Page 103
2008 Saturn VUE Manual
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Automatic Transmission Operation (Uplevel) If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever is located on the console between the seats. There are several different positions for the automatic transmission. {CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-29. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-44. Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. The regular brakes must be applied first and then the shift lever button pressed before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in ON/RUN. PARK (P): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. 2-25