Automatic transmission, Transmission -25 – GMC 2011 Acadia User Manual

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GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011

Driving and Operating

9-25

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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
you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and
move the shift lever to P (Park).

Follow the proper steps to be
sure the vehicle will not move.
See Shifting Into Park on
page 9‑21
.

If parking on a hill and pulling a
trailer, see Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips on page 9‑47
.

Automatic
Transmission

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

P (Park): This position locks the
front wheels. It is the best position
to use when starting 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 9‑21
.
If you are pulling a
trailer, see Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips on page 9‑47
.

Make sure the shift lever is
fully in P (Park) before starting
the engine. The vehicle has
an automatic transmission
shift lock control system.

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