Shifting Into Park (P) - Chevrolet Silverado 2007 Owner's Manual

Shifting Into Park (P)

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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sure the transfer case is in a drive
gear — not in NEUTRAL. If you are pulling
a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 449.
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot
and set the parking brake.
See Parking Brake on page 169 for more
information.
2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P)
position by pulling the shift lever toward
you and moving it up as far as it will go.
3. Be sure the transfer case is in a drive
gear — not in NEUTRAL (N).
4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you
can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in
your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).