1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 74
1996 Pontiac Grand Am Manual
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Automatic Transaxle Operation Your Grand Am may be.equipped with a four-speed automatic transaxle.The shift lever is located on the console between the seats. i PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. P R N There are seven different positions for the shift lever on the four-speed autom&ic transaxle. ID1 3 2 1 I t is dangerous to get outyour vehicle if the of shift leveris not fullyin PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your vehicle can roll. set. Don't leave your vehicle when the engineis running unless you have to,If you have leftthe engine running,the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle.won't move, even when you're on fairly level ground, always set yourparking brake and move the shift lever PARK (P). to See &'Shifting PARK,(P)"in the Index, Tf Into you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a in the Index. 2-18