Pontiac 1996 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 81

Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transaxle Models Only)
I t 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.
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 won't move, even
when you're on fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow. If you're pulling
a trailer, see
YI'owing a Trailer" in the Index.
2. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
set the parking brake.
2.
Move the shift lever
into PARK (P)
position'like
this:
Hold in the button on the lever.
0
Push the lever all the way toward the front of
your vehicle.
3. Move the ignition key to LOCK.
4. Remove the key and take it with you.
If
you can
leave your vehicle yith the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is i n PARK
(P)
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