1996 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 74

Automatic Transmission Operation Your automatic transmission may have a shift lever located on the console between the seats or on the steering column. There are several different positions for your shift lever. If your vehicle is equipped with a column shift lever, it features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster.This display must be powered anytime the shift lever iscapable of being moved out of the PARK (P) position. This means that if your key is in the OFF position, but not locked, there will be a small current drain on your battery which could discharge your battery over a period of time. If you need to leave your key in the ignition in theOFF position for an extended period, it is recommended that you disconnect the battery cable from the battery to prevent discharging your battery. D PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. It is dangerous to getout of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your vehicle can roll. set. Don't leave your vehicle when the engineis running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. be sure your To vehicle won't move, even when you'reon fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shiftlever to PARK (P). If you have four-wheel drive,your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift leveris in PARK (P) if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear, two-wheel high (2HI)or four-wheel high (4HI) or four-wheel low (4LO) not in NEUTRAL (N). See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. If you're pulling trailer, see "Towing a a 'Ikailer" in the Index. -- -- -- 2-16