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Shifting Into PARK (P)

CAUTION:

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 won’t move, 
even when you’re on fairly level ground, use 
the steps that follow. If you’re pulling a trailer,
see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and

set the parking brake with your left foot.

2. Move the shift lever into

PARK (P) by holding in
the button on the lever
and then pushing the
lever all the way toward
the front of your vehicle.
Then turn the ignition
key to LOCK.

3. 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).