Chevrolet 1997 Cavalier Owner's Manual page 85

Shifting Into PARK (P)
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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.
2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P)
position like
this: Hold in the button on the lever, and push the
lever all the
way
toward the front of your vehicle.
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake.
3. Move the ignition key to LOCK.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).