Automatic transmission operation, Automatic transmission operation -27, Warning – Saturn 2010 AURA Hybrid User Manual

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Automatic Transmission Operation

The shift lever is located on the console between
the seats.

There are several different
positions for the automatic
transmission.

P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the
best position to use when you start the engine
because the vehicle cannot move easily.

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WARNING:

It is 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.

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 you are on fairly
level ground, always set the parking brake and
move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into
Park
on page 3-30.

Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before
starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic
transmission shift lock control system. Fully apply the
brake pedal, and then press the shift lever button before
shifting from P (Park) when the ignition key is in
ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease
pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all
the way into P (Park) while maintaining brake
application. Then press the shift lever button and move
the shift lever into another gear. See Shifting Out of
Park
on page 3-32.

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