2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 143

Shifting Into Park (P) 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. With four-wheel drive, if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL, your vehicle will be free to roll, even if your shift lever is in PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in NEUTRAL. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-70. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. • Pull the shift lever toward you. 2-49