I have a 1999 3.8 AWD with abs, 4 wheel discs T/C and would like to know when you have the van in PARK do you have to depress the brake paddle to move the column shifter into DRIVE? My van will go into gear without doing so. Ifso,and I have to press the brake paddle, how can I fix this?

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Also does the front seat belts lock when braking hard, or when pulling the front seat belts themselves real fast when seating in the seats?