Chevrolet 1998 Tracker Owner's Manual page 82

Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Translnission Only)
It can be dz Jerous to get out of you] ehicle 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 have four-wheel drive and
your transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N),
your
vehicle will be free to roll, even if your shift
lever is in PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer
case is in a drive gear
- 0
not in
NEUTRAL (N).
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) by holding in the
button on the lever and pushing the lever all the way
toward the front of your vehicle.
3.
If you have four-wheel drive,
be
sure the transfer
case is in a drive gear
--
not in NEUTRAL (N).
4. Move the key to LOCK.
5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the key in your hand, your
vehicle is in PARK (P).
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