1996 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 86

Console Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2 . Move the shift leverinto PARK (P) position like this: 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can remove the key and leave your vehicle, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only) Hold in the button on the lever. Push the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. It can be dangerous toleave your vehicle with the engine running.Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever not fully in PARK (P) with the is parking brake firmly If you have four-wheel set. drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will be free to roll, even if your shift lever is in PARK (P). So be sure the transfercase is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL (N). And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or otherscould be injured. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to. -- 2-29