GMC 1998 Safari Owner's Manual page 104

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CAJTION:
I
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).
See "Shifting Into PARK
(P)"
in the Index. If
you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer'' in
the Index.
key is in the
RUN
position. If you cannot shift out of
PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever
--
push the
shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain
brake application. Then move the shift lever into
the
gear
you wish. See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)"
in this section.
REVERSE
(R):
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 to get out of snow,
ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see
"Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index.
NEUTRAL (N):
In 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.
Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK
(P)
before starting
the engine. Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift
interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes
before you can shif' .from PARK (P) when the ignition
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