Park or Neutral - Engine Running (W/o Electronic Range Select Mode): Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire, 2004 Chevrolet Classic, and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When the gear selector lever is in the Park (P) position and the engine is running, fluid is drawn into the oil pump. Line pressure is directed to the pressure regulator valve.
When you move the gear selector lever from the Reverse position to the Neutral position, the following changes occur to the hydraulic and electrical systems.