1996 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 87

Console Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can remove the key and leave your vehicle, your vehicle is in PARK (P). 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only) Hold in the button on the lever. Push the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 0 It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift leveris not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfercase shift lever and your transfer case is inNEUTRAL (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 otherscould be injured. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to. --