Park position (P)

Select the P position when starting or parking.
Shiftlock
When P has been selected, the transmission is mechanically blocked in this position. The brake pedal must be depressed and the ignition must be in at least mode II (see page 86) before the gear lever can be moved from the P position.
Always apply the parking brake when the vehicle is parked. Press the control to apply the brake, see page 124.

CAUTION
The vehicle must be stationary when position P is selected.
See also:
Air vents in the dashboard
A - Open
B - Closed
C - Horizontal airflow
D - Vertical airflow
Direct the outer air vents toward the side windows to defrost. ...
Fuel Formulations
Do not use gasoline that contains lead as a
knock inhibitor, and do not use lead additives.
Besides damaging the exhaust emission control
systems on your vehicle, lead has been
strongly linked ...
Shiftlock override
If the vehicle cannot be driven, for example because of a dead battery, the gear
selector must be moved from the P position before the vehicle can be moved3.
1 - Lift away the rubber mat on the f ...
