CHEVROLET 2011 Corvette - Manual (Page 258)

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011
9-24 Driving and Operating
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.
1. Hold the brake pedal down
and set the parking brake. See
Parking Brake on page 9‑35 for
more information.
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park)
by holding in the button on the
lever and pushing the lever all
the way toward the front of the
vehicle.
3. Press the Acc. button (ignition
switch) to turn the engine off.
Leaving the Vehicle with the
Engine Running (Automatic
Transmission)
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WARNING
It can be dangerous to leave the
vehicle with the engine running.
The vehicle could move suddenly
if the shift lever is not fully in
P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. And, if you leave the
vehicle with the engine running,
it could overheat and even catch
fire. You or others could be
injured. Do not leave the vehicle
with the engine running.