1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 79

4. After you've used the coolantheater,k sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts.If you don't, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolantheater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Buick dealer in the area where you'll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine becauseyour vehicle can't move easily. 'A CAUTION: I It is dangerousto get outof your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully PARK (P) with the in parking brake firmly Your vehicle can roll. set. is Don't leave yourvehicle when the engine running unlessyou have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or otherscould be injured. To.be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and PARK (P). move the shift lever to See "ShiftingInto PARK (P)" in the Index. If you're pullinga trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle a shift lever locatedon the has steering column. There are several different positions foryour shift lever. 2-23