Pontiac 2002 Sunfire Automobile User Manual


 
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Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transaxle Only)
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 won’t move,
even when you’re on fairly level ground, use the
steps that follow. If you’re pulling a trailer,
see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the
parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position:
Hold in the button on the lever
Push the lever all the way toward the front
of your 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 ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).