Running the vehicle while parked, Automatic transmission, Running the vehicle while – Buick 2011 Regal User Manual

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Driving and Operating

Running the Vehicle
While Parked

It is better not to park with the
engine running. But if you ever have
to, here are some things to know.

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WARNING

Idling a vehicle in an enclosed
area with poor ventilation is
dangerous. Engine exhaust may
enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness
and even death. Never run the
engine in an enclosed area that
has no fresh air ventilation.
For more information, see Engine
Exhaust on page 9‑23
.

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WARNING

It can be dangerous to get out
of the vehicle if the automatic
transmission 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
it is on fairly level ground, always
set the parking brake and move
the automatic transmission shift
lever to P (Park), or the manual
transmission shift lever to Neutral.

Follow the proper steps to be sure
the vehicle will not move. If the
vehicle has an automatic
transmission, see Shifting Into Park
on page 9‑21
.

Automatic
Transmission

The automatic transmission has a
shift lever located on the console
between the seats.

The mode or selected gear is shown
in the instrument cluster.

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