GMC 1995 Suburban Owner's Manual page 93

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CAUTION:
It is 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.
Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you
have to. 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, always set
your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P).
If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will be free to roll
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even if your shift lever is in PARK (P)
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if your transfer case is
in NEUTRAL (N), So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear,
two-wheel high
(2H)
or four-wheel high (4H) or four-wheel low
(4L)
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not in NEUTRAL (N). See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in
the Index. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in
the Index.
Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock. With the ignition in
the RUN position, you
must
fully apply your regular brakes before you can
shift from PARK
(P).
I f you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and
push the shift lever a11 the way into PARK (P)
as
you continue pressing the
brake pedal. Then nwve the shift lever into the gear you want. If you still
cannot shift the shift lever out of PARK (P), see "Shifting Out of PARK (P)"
later in this section.
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REVERSE (R)
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Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE (R)
while your
vehicle is moving forward
could damage your transmission. Shift to REVERSE (R) only
after your vehicle is stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth
t o
get out of snow, ice or sand
without damaging your transmission, see "If You're Stuck: In Sand,
Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index.
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NEUTRAL (N)
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I n this position, your engine doesn't connect with
the wheels. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N)
only.
Also,
use NEUTRAL
(N)
when your vehicle is being towed.
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