1998 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 110

Shifting Outof PARK (P) Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift fromPARK (P) when the ignitionis in the RUN position. See "Automatic Transmission" in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P),)easepressure on the shift lever-- push the shift lever all the way into Parking Over Things ThatBurn If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift outof PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end Step 4. of 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle then shift to the drive gear and you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixed soon as you can. as Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-26