Oldsmobile 2004 Alero Owner's Manual page 90

Automatic Transaxle Operation
PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It is
the best position to use when you start your engine
because your vehicle can not move easily.
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Your automatic transaxle
has a shift lever located on
the console between the
seats.
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) on
page 2-28. If you are pulling a trailer, see
Towing a Trailer on page 4-39.