2003 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner's Manual - Page 113
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche Manual
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running da_~ Jerous to le e y r vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. It can ~~ ~ ~ Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will be free to roll even if your lever is in PARK (P) if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL. So be sure the transfercase is in a drive gear -- not NEUTRAL. See ""Four-Wheel Drive (Automatic TransferCase) in the Index. -- -- NEUTRAL. 4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. 2-40