1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 97

Shifting Into PARK (P) Steering Column Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. r 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever isnot fully in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left engine running, the vehicle the can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If'you have four-wheel drive and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will be free to roll, evenif your shift lever is in PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL (N). you're If pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. -- 0 Pull the lever toward you. 2-26