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3.
If
you
have four-wheel drive, be sure the transfer case
is
in
a
drive gear
4.
Move the ignition
key
to LOCK.
-not
in
NEUTRAL
(N)
5.
Remove the key and take
it
with
you.
If
you can walk away from your
vehicle with the ignition key
in
your hand, your vehicle is
in
PARK (P).
Shifting Out
of
PARK
(P)
Your vehicle has
a
brake-transmission shift interlock system. You have
to
fully
apply your regular brakes before
you
can shift from PARK
(P).
See
“Automatic Transmission”
in
the
Index.
If
you
cannot shift out
of
PARK (P), ease pressure
on
the shift lever and
push the shift lever all the way up into PARK
(P)
as
you
maintain brake
application. Then, move the shift lever into the gear you want.
If
you
ever hold
the
brake pedal down but
still
can’t
shift
out of PARK (P),
try this:
1.
Turn
the
key
to
OFF.
2.
Apply and hold the brake until
the
end of Step
4.
3.
Shift to NEUTRAL
(N).
4.
Start the vehicle and then shift
to
the drive gear you want.
5.
Have
the
brake-transmission shift interlock system fixed
as
soon as
you can.
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
(Automatic Transmission
Models
Only)
It
can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine
running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever
is
not fully in
PARK
(P)
with the parking brake
firmly
set.
If
you
have four-wheel drive with
a
manual transfer case shift lever
and your transfer case
is
in
NEUTRAL
(N),
your vehicle will be
free to roll, even if your shift lever
is
in
PARK
(P).
So
be sure the
transfer case is in
a
drive gear
-
not in
NEUTRAL
(N).
And,
if
you
leave the vehicle with the engine running,
it
could overheat
and even catch
fire.
You or others could be injured. Don’t leave
your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to.
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