Chevrolet 2010 Malibu, Owner'S Manual, Page: 134 / 451

Automatic Transmission Operation
(Six Speed Transmission)
The automatic
transmission has a shift
lever located on the
console between the seats.
P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the
best position to use when you start the engine
because the vehicle cannot move easily.
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WARNING:
It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift
lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the 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 the
vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly
level ground, always set the parking brake and
move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into
Park on page 3-32. If you are pulling a trailer, see
Towing a Trailer on page 5-30.
Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before
starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic
transmission shift lock control system. You must fully
apply the brake pedal then press the shift lever
button before you can shift from P (Park) while the
ignition key is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out
of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push
the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain
brake application. Then move the shift lever into
another gear. See Shifting Out of Park on page 3-33.
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