Shifting into park (p), Shifting into park (p) caution – Oldsmobile 2001 Intrigue User Manual

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Shifting Into PARK (P)

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 won’t move,
even when you’re on fairly level ground, use
the steps that follow. If you’re pulling a trailer,
see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and

set the parking brake.

2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this:

D Hold in the button on the lever.
D Push the lever all the way toward the front of

the vehicle.

3. Turn the ignition key to OFF.

4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you

can leave with the ignition key in your hand,
your vehicle is in PARK (P).

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