Buick 2004 Automobile User Manual


 
Shifting Into Park (P)
{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 on page 4-53.
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your foot and
set the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever
into PARK (P)
like this:
Press and hold in the
button on the lever.
Push the lever all the
way toward the front
of the vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the key, your vehicle is
in PARK (P).
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