Shifting Into Park (P); (Automatic Transaxle Only) 2-5 - Pontiac 1998 Grand Am Owner's Manual

Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transaxle Only)
A
CAUTION:
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. 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 "Towing
a
Tkailer"
in
the Index.
i
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
set the
parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position
like this:
Hold in the button on the lever.
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 with the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is in
PARK (P)
2-28