Cadillac 2000 Escalade Manual page 103

Shifting Into PARK (P)
CAUTION:
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
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follow. With four wheel drive, your vehicle will
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be free to roll even if your shift lever is in
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PARK (P) if your transfer case is in
NEUTRAL. So be sure the transfer case is in a
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drive gear not in NEUTRAL. See "Four
Drive (Automatic Transfer Case)" in the Index. 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:
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Wheel
D
Pull the shift lever toward you.
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