Chevrolet 2010 Colorado, Owner'S Manual

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Shifting Into Park (Automatic
Transmission)
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WARNING:
It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking
brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have
left the engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be
sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are
on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow.
If you are pulling a trailer, see
Towing a Trailer on
page 5 ‑ 46 .
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
set the parking brake.
See Parking Brake on page 3 ‑ 33 for more
information.
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WARNING:
If you have four-wheel drive, the vehicle will
be free to roll
— even if the shift lever is in
P (Park) — if the transfer case is in Neutral.
So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear,
two-wheel high (2H) or four-wheel high (4H) or
four-wheel low (4L)
— not in Neutral.
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pulling the
lever toward you and moving it up as far as it
will go.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave the vehicle with the key, the vehicle is in
P (Park).
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