Automatic Transmission Operation (Base) - Saturn VUE 2008 Owner's Manual

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Automatic Transmission Operation
(Base)
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If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
transmission, the shift lever is located on the console
between the seats.
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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.
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There are several different
positions for the automatic
transmission.
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.
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 105. If you
are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on
page 234.
Make sure 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/RUN. If you cannot shift
out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever
and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as
2008 - Saturn VUE Owner Manual (July 23, 2007)
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