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The length of time the heater should
remain plugged in depends on
several factors. Ask a dealer/retailer
in the area where you will be
parking the vehicle for the best
advice on this.
Automatic Transmission
Operation
The shift lever is located on the
center console between the
front seats.
There are several different positions
for the shift lever. When the
position of the shift lever is changed,
a message is shown in the
Driver Information Center (DIC).
The selected gear is magnified in
the DIC, and changes according
to the shift lever’s movement.
There are also messages for
Sport Shift Mode, Normal Shift
Mode and Driver Shift Control.
P (Park): This position locks the
rear wheels. It is the best position
to use when the engine is started
because the vehicle cannot
move easily.
{ CAUTION
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
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CAUTION (Continued)
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 (Automatic Transmission)
on page 8-10. If you are pulling
a trailer, see Towing a Trailer
on page 9-85.
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 first and then press the shift
lever button before shifting from
P (Park) when the ignition key is in
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.
If you cannot shift out of P (Park),
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2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual