Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Shifting Into Park

Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual / Driving and Operating / Starting and Operating / Shifting Into Park

Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9-26.
Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pressing the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle.
Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF.
Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, the vehicle is in P (Park).

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

These vehicle accessories may be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: Audio System Power Windows The power windows will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until a ...

Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission)

Warning It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. It could overheat and catch fire. It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) w ...

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