Automatic Transmission; Shifting Into Park (P) - Saturn 2007 Sky Owner's Manual

If you forget to release your parking brake, a chime
will sound and a warning message will be displayed
in the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the
vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph (8 kph). See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 147.
Notice: Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake system
parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully
released and the brake warning light is
off before driving.

Shifting Into Park (P)

(Automatic Transmission)

CAUTION:
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It can be dangerous to get out of your
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
Your vehicle can roll. 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, use
the steps that follow.
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the
parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding
the button on the shift lever and pushing
the lever all the way toward the front of the
vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you
can leave your vehicle with the ignition key
in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
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