Chevrolet 2008 Cobalt Automobile User Manual


 
Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
{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 4-34 or Towing a
Trailer (Automatic Transmission) on page 4-34.
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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