Automatic Transaxle Operation - Buick 2003 Century Owner's Manual

Automatic Transaxle Operation
Your automatic transaxle will have a shift lever on the
steering column.
PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels.
It's
the
best position to use when you start your engine
because your vehicle can't move easily.
The graphic shown above is displayed
on
your
instrument panel cluster and will indicate the gear your
vehicle is in when you move.
Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic transaxle
protect driveline components from improper operation.
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
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It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever i s not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don't 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 won't move, even when
you're on fairly level ground, always set your
parking brake and move the shift lever to
PARK (P). See "Shifting Into Park (P)" in the
Index. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a
Trailer" in the Index.
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