How long should you keep the coolant heaterplugged in? The answer depends on the outsidetemperature, the kind of oil you have, andsome other things. Instead of trying to listeverything here, we ask that you contact yourdealer in the area where you will be parking yourvehicle. The dealer can give you the bestadvice for that particular area.Automatic Transmission OperationThe shift lever is located on the center consolebetween the front seats.There are severaldifferent positions forthe shift lever.PARK (P): This position locks the rear wheels. Itis the best position to use when you start theengine because your vehicle cannot move easily.{CAUTION:It is dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)with the parking brake firmly set. Yourvehicle can roll.Do not leave your vehicle when the engineis running unless you have to. If you haveleft the engine running, the vehicle canmove suddenly. You or others could beinjured. To be sure your vehicle will notmove, even when you are on fairly levelground, always set your parking brakeand move the shift lever to PARK (P). SeeShifting Into Park (P) on page 129. If youare pulling a trailer, see Towing a Traileron page 331.122
