1997 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 99

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running I It can be dangerous toleave your vehicle withthe engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shiftlever is not fullyin PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat andeven catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don't leave your vehicle withthe 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 your parking brake is firmly set before leave it.After you you've moved the shift lever to PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, seeif you can move the shift leveraway from PARK (P) without first pulling it toward you. If you can, itmeans that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P). 0 Move the lever up as far it will go. as 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can remove the key from your ignition, your vehicle is in PARK (P). 2-25