Pontiac 2008 G5, Owner'S Manual

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Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic
Transmission)
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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 will
not move, even when you are on fairly level
ground, use the steps that follow. If you are
pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer (Manual
Transmission) on page 4-32 or Towing a Trailer
(Automatic Transmission) on page 4-32.
To shift into PARK (P), do the following:
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on
page 2-32 for more information.
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding in the
button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all
the way toward the front of the vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the key in your hand, your
vehicle is in PARK (P).
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