Pontiac Sunbird Owner's Manual page 65

Features & Controls
Shining Into P (Park)
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(AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE)
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It is dangerous to get out of
your vehicle if the shift lever
is not fully in P (Park) 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,
when you're on fairly level ground,
use the steps that follow. If you are
parking on a hill, also see the
Index
under Parking
on Hills.
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1. Hold the brake pedal down with your
right foot and set the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever into the P (Park)
position like this: Hold in the button
on the lever, and 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 walk away from your
vehicle with the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is in P (Park).
eaving bur Vehicle With the
hgine Running
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It is dangerous to leave your
vehicle with the engine
running. Your vehicle could move
suddenly if the shift lever is not
fully in
P
(Park) with the parking
brake firmly set. And, if you leave
the vehicle with the engine
running, it could overheat and even
catch fire. You or others could be
injured. Don't leave your vehicle
with the engine running unless you
have to.
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