Shifting Out Of Park (P); Parking Over Things That Burn - GMC 1998 Safari Owner's Manual

Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn
Your vehicle
has a
brake-transmission shift interlock.
You have to fully apply your regular brake before you
can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the
RUN
position. See "Automatic Transmission" in
the Index.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P),)ease pressure on
the shift lever
--
push the shift lever all the way into
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't
shift out of PARK (P), try this:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn the key
to
OFF.
Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
Shift to
NEUTRAL (N).
Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear
you want.
Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park
over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that
can burn.
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