Shifting Into PARK
(P)
(Automatic
Tran
~
nission
Models
Only)
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if
the shift lever is not fully in
PARK
(P)
with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
If
you have left the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others could be
injured.
To
be sure your vehicle won’t move, even
when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow.
If
you have four-wheel drive and
your transfer case is in
NEUTRAL (N),
your
vehicle will be free to roll, even
if
your shift lever
is in
PARK
(P).
So,
be sure the transfer case
is
in
a
drive gear
--
not in
NEUTRAL
(N).
If you’re
pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in
the Index.
1.
Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
2.
Move the shift lever into
PARK
(P)
by
holding in the
button
on
the lever and pushing the lever all the way
toward the front
of
your vehicle.
set the parking brake.
3.
If
you have four-wheel drive, be sure the transfer
case
is
in
a
drive gear
--
not in
NEUTRAL
(N).
4.
Move the key
to
LOCK.
5.
Remove the key and take
it
with
you.
If
you can
leave your vehicle with the key
in
your hand, your
vehicle is in
PARK
(P).
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