Chevrolet 2008 owner manual Shifting Out of Park, Parking Over Things That Burn, Engine Exhaust

Shifting Out of Park

Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to apply your regular brake first and then press the shift lever button before you can shift from PARK (P). See Automatic Transmission Operation (Four Speed Transmission) on page 2-28or Automatic Transmission Operation (Six Speed Transmission) on page 2-30.

If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish.

Parking Over Things That Burn

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Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn.

Engine Exhaust

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Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death.

You might have exhaust coming in if:

•The exhaust system sounds strange or different.

•Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.

•Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.

•Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris.

•Repairs were not done correctly.

•Your vehicle or the exhaust system has been modified improperly.

If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle:

•Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO.

•Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

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