200 DRIVING AND OPERATINGRunning the Vehicle WhileParkedIt is better not to park with the enginerunning.If the vehicle is left with the enginerunning, follow the proper steps to besure the vehicle will not move. SeeShifting Into Park 0 196 and EngineExhaust 0 199.Automatic TransmissionThere are several different positionsfor the shift lever.P : This position locks the rear wheels.Use this position when starting theengine because the vehicle cannotmove easily.{ WarningIt is dangerous to get out of thevehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin P (Park) with the parking brakefirmly applied. The vehicle can roll.(Continued)Warning (Continued)Do not leave the vehicle when theengine is running unless you haveto. If you have left the enginerunning, the vehicle can movesuddenly. You or others could beinjured. To be sure the vehicle willnot move, even when you are onfairly level ground, always set theparking brake and move the shiftlever to P (Park). See Shifting IntoPark 0 196. If you are pulling atrailer, see Driving Characteristicsand Towing Tips 0 241.Make sure the shift lever is fully inP (Park) before starting the engine.The vehicle has an electronic shiftlock release system. Fully apply theregular brakes first and then press theshift lever button before shifting fromP (Park) when the ignition is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out ofP (Park), ease pressure on the shiftlever and push the shift lever all theway into P (Park) as you maintainbrake application. Then press the shift
