Running The Vehicle While; Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission; (Six Speed) - GMC SAVANA 2013 Owner's Manual

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9-22
Driving and Operating
WARNING (Continued)
There are holes or openings
in the vehicle body from
damage or aftermarket
modifications that are not
completely sealed.
If unusual fumes are detected or
if it is suspected that exhaust is
coming into the vehicle:
Drive it only with the windows
completely down.
Have the vehicle repaired
immediately.
Never park the vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed
area such as a garage or a
building that has no fresh air
ventilation.
Running the Vehicle
While Parked
It is better not to park with the
engine running.
If the vehicle is left with the engine
running, follow the proper steps to
be sure the vehicle will not move.
See Shifting Into Park on page 9 19
and Engine Exhaust on page 9 21.
If parking on a hill and pulling a
trailer, see Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips on page 9 47.
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic Transmission

(Six Speed)

Vehicles with a six speed automatic
transmission have a shift position
indicator within the instrument
cluster.
There are several different positions
for the shift lever.
See Range Selection Mode under
Manual Mode on page 9 28.
P (Park): This position locks the
rear wheels. It is the best position to
use when starting the engine
because the vehicle cannot move
easily. When parked on a hill,

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