How to turn off the Buick GL8 while driving?

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KarterFitz
07/30/25 2:28am
First, bring the car to a complete stop. Shift the gear to N (Neutral), engage the handbrake, and then turn off the engine. For automatic transmission vehicles, you can turn off the engine and engage the handbrake in either N or P (Park) gear. Shift the gear to P (Park). If you are parking on a slope, make sure to engage the handbrake after turning off the engine in N gear to prevent the car from rolling.
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