Automatic Transmission Operation - Pontiac G6 2009 Owner's Manual

Automatic Transmission Operation

The vehicle will have one of these styles of shifter
located in the center console between the seats.
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.
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CAUTION:
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 on page 2-32. If you are pulling a trailer, see
Towing a Trailer on page 4-27.
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
button before shifting from P (Park) while the ignition
key is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of P (Park),
ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever
all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake