Shifting Into Park (P)(Automatic Transmission){CAUTION:It can be dangerous to get out of yourvehicle if the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll. If you have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can movesuddenly. 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. If you arepulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer onpage 328.To shift into PARK (P), use the following steps:1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) bypressing the button on the front of theshift lever while pushing the lever all the waytoward the front of the vehicle. Releasethe button.3. With your right foot still holding the brakepedal down, set the parking brake withyour left foot. See Parking Brake on page 124for more information.4. Turn the key to OFF.5. Remove the key from the ignition switch andtake it with you. If you can leave your vehiclewith the key in your hand, the vehicle is inPARK (P).126
