1995 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 95

3. If you have four-wheel drive, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear -not in NEUTRAL (N) 4. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Shifting Outof PARK (P) Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P). See "Automatic Transmission" in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), easepressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way up into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then, move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have the brake-transmission shift interlock system fixed as soon as you can. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only) It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle withthe engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle willbe free to roll, even your shift lever is in PARK ( ) So be sure the if P. transfer case is in drive gear - not in NEUTRAL (N). a And, if you leave the vehicle withthe engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don't leave your vehicle withthe engine running unless you have to. 2-28