Owner's Manual
Automatic Transaxle Operation
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Your automatic transaxle may have
a
shift lever on
the
steering column or on the console between
the
seats.
Maximum engine speed
is
limited on automatic
transaxle vehicles, when you’re
in
PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N), to protect driveline components from
improper operation.
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
PARK
(P):
This locks your front wheels. It’s
the
best
position to use when
you
start your engine because your
vehicle can’t move easily.
It
is 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.
Don’t leave your 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 your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to
PARK (P).
See (‘Shifting Into
PARK
(P)”
in the Index.
If
you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in
the Index.
Make sure
the
shift lever is fully into PARK (P) range
before starting the engine. Your Chevrolet has
a
brake-transaxle shift interlock.
You
must
fully
apply
your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P)
when the ignition is
in
RUN.
If you cannot shift out of
PARK
(P),
ease pressure on
the
shift lever by pushing
it
all the way into PARK
(P)
while
keeping
the
brake pedal
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