Automatic Transaxle Operation - Buick 2003 Park Avenue Owner's Manual

Automatic Transaxle Operation
Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on
the steering column.
PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels.
It's the best position to use when you start your
engine because your vehicle can't move easily.
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shift lever is not fully in PARK
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parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
CAUTION: (Continued)
I n't leave your vehicle len 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 won't move, even when you're on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to PARK (P), See "Shifting
Into Park (P)" in the Index. If you're pulling a
trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index.
Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting
the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle
shift lock control system. You have to fully apply
your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P)
when the ignition is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of
PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the
brake application. Then move the shift lever into
the gear you wish. See Shifting Out of Park (P) on
page 2-35.
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