Pontiac 1993 Sunbird Owner's Manual page 52

Park
P (Park): This locks your front wheels.
It's the best position to use when you
start your engine because your vehicle
can't move easily.
Ensure the shift lever is fully in
P (Park) range before starting the
engine. Your Pontiac has a bralte-
transaxle shift interlock. You have to
fully apply your regular brakes
before
you can shift from P (Park) when the
ignition key is in the Run position. If
you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease
pressure on the shift lever-push the
shift lever all the way into
I?
(Park) and
also release the shift lever button on
floor shift console models as you
maintain bralte application. Then move
the shift lever into the gear you wish.
(Press the shift lever button before
moving the shift lever.) See the Index
under
Shifting Out
of
P (Park).
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