2007 Pontiac Vibe Owner's Manual - Page 108

Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. CAUTION: (Continued) PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. 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 Transaxle) on page 115. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 261. Make sure that the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. {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. CAUTION: (Continued) 108