1997 Toyota Tercel Owners Manual - Page 78

(e) Parking 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to securely apply the parking brake. 3. With the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the "P" position. NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on an upgrade with the accelerator pedal. It can cause the transmission to overheat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake. (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck NOTICE If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other parts. zDo not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is completely shifted to forward or reverse gear. zDo not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. zIf your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other ways such as towing. (h) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position If you cannot shift the selector lever from "P" position even though the brake pedal is depressed, use the shift lock override button. For instructions, see "If you cannot shift automatic transmission slelector lever" in Part 4. ! CAUTION While the vehicle is moving, never attempt to move the selector lever into "P" position under any circumstances. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may result. (f) Good driving practice ! CAUTION If you rock your vehicle to make it out when it becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., first check that there is no physical object or people around the vehicle. During operation, the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects. ! CAUTION Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. 72