1996 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 74

Shifting Into PARK (P) (bI-rtomatic TransmissionP'fodnls Only) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: It can b angerous to get outof your vehicle if c the shift lever not fullyin PARK (P) with the is parking brake firmlyset. Your vehiclecan roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.You or others could be injured. To be sure yourvehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly level ground, use the steps with a that follow. If you have four-wheel drive manual transfer case shift lever and your (N), transfer case is in NEUTRAL your vehicle will be free to roll, even if your shift lever is in PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL(N). If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. -- 0 Pull the lever toward you. 2-26