Owner's Manual

Automatic Transaxle Operation
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
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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.
bnsure the shift lever is fully in
PARK (P) before
starting the engine. Your Pontiac has a Brake-Transaxle
Shift Interlock (BTSI). You have to fully apply your
regular brakes
before you can shift from PARK (P)
when the ignition key is in the RUN position. As you
step on the brake pedal, while in PARK (P), you may
hear
a click from the solenoid of the BTSI. This ensures
that the BTSI is operating properly.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever -- push the shft lever all the way into
PARK
(P) as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See
“Shifting Out of
PARK (P)” in this section.
A CAUTION:
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.
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