Shifting Into Park (P) - GMC 2004 Yukon XL Owner's Manual

Shifting Into Park (P)

2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position
like this:
CAUTION:
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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 will
not move, even when you are on fairly level
ground, use the steps that follow. With
four-wheel drive, if your transfer case is in
NEUTRAL, your vehicle will be free to roll,
even if your shift lever is in PARK (P). So, be
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Pull the shift lever toward you.
sure the transfer case is in a drive gear — not
in NEUTRAL. If you are pulling a trailer, see
Towing a Trailer on page 4-63.
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
set the parking brake.
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