GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Five-Speed Automatic Transmission and VTi Variable Transmission

Caution: It can be 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. 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, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer .

  1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake.
  2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position like this:
  3. • Hold in the button on the shift lever.

    Object Number: 1223873  Size: B3
    • Push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle.
  4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
  5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).