Chevrolet 1997 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual page 80

Shifting Into PARK (P)
Column Shift
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.
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position
set the parking brake.
like this:
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Pull the lever toward you.
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