1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 77

Console Shift 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: Hold in the button on the lever, and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle. It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shiftlever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And,if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, itcould overheat andeven catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don't leaveyour vehicle withthe engine running unless you have to. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine PARK (P) and your running, be sure your vehicle is in parking brake is firmly set before leave it. After you you've moved the shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling it toward (or, if you have the you console shift lever, without first pushing the button). If wasn't fully locked you can, it means that the shift lever into PARK (P). 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. , 4. Remove the key and take it with you. I you can f leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle inPARK (P). is 2-19