1994 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 82
1994 Chevrolet Astro Manual
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Leaving Your Vehide With the Engine Running If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in "P" (Park) and your parking brakeis firmly set before you leave it. After you've moved the shift lever into the "P" (Park)position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then,see if you can move the shift lever away from "F'" (Park) without first pulling it toward you.If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn't fully lockedinto "P" (Park). Shifting Outof "P" (Park) Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakebefore you can shiftfrom "P" (Park) when the ignition is in the RUN position. See "Automatic Transmission" in Index. the If you cannot shift out of "P" (Park), ease pressure on the shiftlever - push application. the shift lever all the wayinto "P" (Park) as you maintain brake Then move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but can't shiftout of "P" (Park), still try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end Step 4. of 3. Shift to " N ' (Neutral). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift the drive gear you want. to 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. 2-22