Shifting into park (p), Shifting into park (p) -24, Caution – Pontiac 2004 GTO User Manual
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Shifting Into Park (P)
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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 4-35.
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
set the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P).
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Press in and hold the shift lever button, located
on the top of the shift lever.
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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 ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
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