1997 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 78

Console Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: 0 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear -- not in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 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. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can remove the key from your ignition, your vehicle is in PARK (P). 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the key, your vehicle is PARK (P). in 2-30