1993 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 65

Shifting IntoP (Park) (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) A It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully inP (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. T c be sure your vehicle won't move, when you're on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow.If you arc parking a on hill, or if you're pulling a trailer, also see the Inden under ParkinP 01 lills or %wing . "rail I I I 2. Move the shift lever intoP (Park) position like this: Hold in the button on the lever. Push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle. 3. Move the ignition key to Lock. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in P (Park). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) It is dangerous to leave your Lvehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine rumins unless you, have to. h*2-.u ' -: . . ; , #+ , &: h a i '- 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 8 . . 64