1998 Chevrolet Express Van Owner's Manual - Page 93
1998 Chevrolet Express Van Manual
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It is dangerous to get out your vehicle if the of with the shift leveris not fully inPARK (P) parking brake firmly Your vehicle can roll. set. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unlessyou have to. I you have left the f engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. To You or others could be injured. be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and PARK (P). move the shift lever to See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index.If you're pulling a trailer, "Towing a Trailer" in see the Index. Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock. With the ignition in the RUN position, you must fully apply your regular brakes before youcan shift from PARK (P). If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you continue pressing the brake pedal. Then move the shift lever into the gear you want.See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" later in this section. REVERSE (R):Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting intoREVERSE (R)while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your only after transmission. Shift toREVERSE (R) your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damagingyour transmission, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, yourengine doesn't connect with the wheels. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. 2-22