Cadillac Chevrolet Tahoe 2012 Manual page 35

WARNING (Continued)
gear not in N (Neutral). If you
are pulling a trailer, see Driving
Characteristics and Towing Tips
in the owner manual.
1. Hold the brake pedal down,
then set the parking brake.
See Parking Brake in the
owner manual.
2. Move the shift lever into the
P (Park) position by pulling the
shift lever toward you and
moving it up as far as it will go.
3. Be sure the transfer case
(if equipped) is in a drive
gear not in N (Neutral).
4. Turn the ignition key to
LOCK/OFF.
5. Remove the key and take it with
you. If you can leave the vehicle
with the ignition key in your
hand, the vehicle is in P (Park).
Leaving the Vehicle with the
Engine Running
WARNING
It can be dangerous to leave the
vehicle with the engine running.
The vehicle could move suddenly
if the shift lever is not fully in
P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set.
If you have four-wheel drive and
the transfer case is in N (Neutral),
the vehicle will be free to roll,
even if the shift lever is in
P (Park). So be sure the transfer
case is in a drive gear
N (Neutral).
Driving and Operating
WARNING (Continued)
And, if you leave the vehicle
with the engine running, it could
overheat and even catch fire.
You or others could be injured.
Do not leave the vehicle with
the engine running unless you
have to.
If you have to leave the vehicle with
the engine running, be sure your
vehicle is in P (Park) and the
parking brake is firmly set before
you leave it. After you move the shift
lever into P (Park), hold the regular
not in
brake pedal down. Then, see if you
can move the shift lever away from
P (Park) without first pulling it toward
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you. If you can, it means that the
shift lever was not fully locked into
P (Park).
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