1998 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 153
1998 Chevrolet Venture Manual
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Move the lever upas far asit will go. It canbe dangerous toleave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you it could leave the vehicle with the engine running, overheat andeven catch fire.You or otherscould be injured.Don't leave your vehicle with the engine runningunless you have to. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you've moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. See if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P). 3. Move the ignition keyto LOCK. 4. Remove the key and takeit with you. If you can leave your vehicle withthe ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). 2-36