Automatic Transmission Operation - Pontiac G6 2010 Owner's Manual

Automatic Transmission Operation

The vehicle will have one of these styles of shifter
located in the center console between the seats.
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P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the
best position to use when starting the engine because
the vehicle cannot move easily.
WARNING:
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It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift
lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the 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 the
vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly
level ground, always set the parking brake and
move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into
Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 3-30. If
you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on
page 5-27.
Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before
starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic
transmission shift lock control system. You must apply
the regular brake first, then press the shift lever