Shifting into park, Shifting into park -22, Object – Buick 2012 Enclave User Manual

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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012

9-22

Driving and Operating

Shifting Into Park

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WARNING

It can be dangerous to get out of
the vehicle if the shift lever is not
fully in P (Park) with the parking
brake firmly set. The vehicle can
roll. 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 you are on
fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow. If you are pulling a
trailer, see Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips on page 9‑49
.

1. Hold the brake pedal down

and set the parking brake.
See Parking Brake on page 9‑31
for more information.

2. Move the shift lever into P (Park)

by holding in the button on the
shift lever and pushing the shift
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 the vehicle
with the ignition key in your
hand, the vehicle is in P (Park).

Leaving the Vehicle with the
Engine Running

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WARNING

It can be dangerous to leave the
vehicle with the engine running.
The vehicle could move suddenly
if the shift lever is not fully in
P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. And, if you leave the
vehicle with the engine running,
it could overheat and even catch
fire. You or others could be
injured. Do not leave the vehicle
with the engine running.

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