2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 323
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Manual
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Driving and Operating 9-39 Automatic Transmission If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. If the vehicle is has an automatic transmission, it has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster. This display comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ON/RUN position. There are several different positions for the shift lever. P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. When parked on a hill, especially when the vehicle has a heavy load, you might notice an increase in the effort to shift out of P (Park). See "Torque Lock" under Shifting Into Park on page 9‑34 for more information. WARNING (Continued) always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park on page 9‑34. If you are pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9‑77. { WARNING It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, (Continued) { WARNING If the vehicle has a four-wheel drive transfer case with a N (Neutral) position, and the transfer case is in N (Neutral), the vehicle will be free to roll - even if the shift lever is in P (Park). Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear, Two-Wheel Drive High or Four-Wheel Drive High or Four-Wheel Drive Low - not in N (Neutral). See Shifting Into Park on page 9‑34. Always set the parking brake. Heavy Duty 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Shown (Light Duty Similar) See "Range Selection Mode" under Manual Mode on page 9‑42.