Shifting Into Park
WARNING
It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you
have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on
fairly level ground, use the steps that follow.
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake.
See Parking Brake for more information.
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition off.
See also:
Starter Switch Check
WARNING!
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check,
be sure there is enough r ...
Jump Starting
For more information about the
vehicle battery, see Battery.
If the vehicle battery has run down,
you may want to use another
vehicle and some jumper cables to
start your vehicle. Be sure to ...
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories can be
used for up to 10 minutes after the
engine is turned off:
- Audio System
- Power Windows
- Sunroof (if equipped)
Power to the audio system will work
up to 10 ...