1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 89

A CAUTION: A It canbe dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shiftlever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. set. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you've left the engine running, thevehicle 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, always set your parking brake and move the shiftlever to PARK (P). 1 If you have four-wheel drive and your transfercase is in NEUTRAL (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). Always set your parking brake. Follow the propersteps to be sure your vehicle won't move. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 2-26