Automatic Transmission Operation - Pontiac 2008 Vibe Owner's Manual

Automatic Transmission Operation

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.
CAUTION:
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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.
There are several different
positions for your shift
lever.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
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
Transmission) on page 2-28. If you are pulling
a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-27.
Make sure that the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before
starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic
transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully
apply your regular brakes first and then press the shift
lever button before you can shift from PARK (P) when the
ignition key is in ON. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P),
ease pressure on the shift lever, push the shift lever all
the way into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button
as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift
lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you
wish. See Shifting Out of PARK (P) on page 2-30.
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