Automatic Transaxle Operation - Pontiac 2000 Sunfire Owner's Manual

Automatic Transaxle Operation

Your vehicle may be equipped with a three
automatic transaxle or a four
The shift lever is located on the console between the seats.
There are six different positions for the shift lever on the
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three speed automatic and seven positions for the
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four speed automatic transaxle. While PARK (P),
REVERSE (R) and NEUTRAL (N) operate identically
for both transaxles, the forward gear positions represent
different gearing and operation. See "Forward Gears
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(3 Speed)" or "Forward Gears (4
in this section.
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.
2-20
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speed
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speed automatic transaxle.
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Speed)" later
CAUTION:
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.
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.