2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Manual - Page 232

230 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, you should always shift the vehicle into PARK, remove the key from the ignition, and apply the parking brake. Once the key is removed from the ignition, the shift lever is locked in the PARK position, securing the vehicle against unwanted movement. Furthermore, you should never leave unattended children inside a vehicle. The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the shift lever into the PARK position: • When moving the shift lever into PARK, depress the button on the shift lever knob and firmly move the lever all the way forward until it stops. • Look at the shift indicator window on the console to ensure it is in the PARK position. • When engaged in PARK, you will not be able to move the shift lever rearward without depressing the lever's knob button. CAUTION! Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you must turn the ignition from LOCK to ON, so the steering wheel and shift lever are released. Otherwise, damage to the steering column or shift lever could result. REVERSE Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. NEUTRAL The engine may be started in this range.