2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 145

Shifting Into Park CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. With four-wheel drive, if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL, your vehicle will be free to roll, even if your shift lever is in PARK (P). CAUTION: (Continued) So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in NEUTRAL. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-55. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-50 for more information. 2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position by pulling the shift lever toward you and moving it up as far as it will go. 3. Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). 2-51