1996 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 73

Automatic Transmission Operation Your autornatic transmission may have a shift lever located on the console between the seats or on the steering column. There are several different positions for your shift lever. It is dangerousto get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have 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 (P). move the shift lever to PARK If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will be freeto roll even if your shift lever is in PARK (P) if your transfercase is in NEUTRAL (N). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear, two-wheel high (2HI) or four-wheel high (4HI) or four-wheel low (4LO) not in NEUTRAL (N). See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. If you're pulling a trailer, "Towing a see Trailer" in the Index. If your vehicle is equipped with a column shift lever, it features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. This display must be powered anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out of the PARK (P) position. This means that if your key is in the OFF position, but not locked, there w i l l be a small current drain on your battery which could discharge your battery over a period of time. If you need to leave your key in the ignition i n the OFF position for an extended period, it is recommended that you disconnect the battery cable from the battery to prevent discharging YOUJ- battery. PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. -- -- -- 2-16