Shifting Into PARK (P){CAUTION:It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle ifthe shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with theparking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.If you have left the engine running, the vehiclecan move suddenly. You or others could beinjured. To be sure your vehicle will not move,even when you are on fairly level ground, usethe steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer,see Towing a Trailer on page 4-43.1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right footand set the parking brake.2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) positionby pulling the shift lever toward you and movingit up as far as it will go.3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF.4. Remove the key and take it with you. If youcan leave your vehicle with the ignition key inyour hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).Leaving Your Vehicle With theEngine Running{CAUTION:It can be dangerous to leave your vehiclewith the engine running. Your vehicle couldmove suddenly if the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.And, if you leave the vehicle with the enginerunning, it could overheat and even catch fire.You or others could be injured. Do not leaveyour vehicle with the engine running.If you have to leave your vehicle with the enginerunning, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and theparking brake is firmly set. After the shift lever is movedinto PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down.Then, see if you can move the shift lever away fromPARK (P) without first pulling it toward you. If you can,it means that the shift lever was not fully locked intoPARK (P).2-42
