GMC 2011 Canyon - Manual (Page 219)

Black plate (37,1) GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011
Driving and Operating 9-37
{
WARNING
It can be dangerous to get out
of the vehicle if the automatic
transmission shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do
not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running unless you
have to. 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
it is on fairly level ground, always
set the parking brake and move
the automatic transmission shift
lever to P (Park), or the manual
transmission shift lever to Neutral.
{
WARNING
Four-wheel drive vehicles with the
transfer case in N (Neutral) will
allow the vehicle to roll, even if
the automatic transmission shift
lever is in P (Park). So, be sure
the transfer case is in a drive
gear — not in N (Neutral). Always
set the parking brake.
Follow the proper steps to be sure
the vehicle will not move. See
Shifting Into Park (Automatic
Transmission) on page 9‑33.
If pulling a trailer, see Driving
Characteristics and Towing Tips on
page 9‑59.
Automatic
Transmission
The vehicle has a shift lever on the
steering column.
It features an electronic shift
position indicator within the
instrument cluster. This display
is powered anytime the shift
lever is capable of being moved
out of P (Park). This means that
if the ignition is turned off, but
not in LOCK/OFF, there will
be a small current drain on the
battery which could discharge
the battery over a period of time.