1997 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 83

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set theparking brake. It can bedangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running.Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully PARK (P) in with the parking brakefirmly set. And, you if leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. or others could You be injured. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to. 2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position by holding inthe button on the lever and pushing the lever allthe way toward the front of your vehicle. 3. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can remove the key from your ignition, your vehicle is in PARK (P).