Shifting
Into
PARK
(P)
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’re pulling
a
trailer, see “Towing
a
Trailer” in the Index.
1.
Hold the brake pedal down with your right
foot
and
set the parking brake.
2.
Move the
shift
lever into
PARK
(P)
position like this:
0
Hold in the button on the lever and push the lever all
1.
Turn the ignition key
to
OFF.
the way toward the front of the vehicle.
2.
Remove the key and take it with you.
If
you can
leave with the ignition key in your hand, your
vehicle is in
PARK
(P).
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