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Chevrolet 1996 Cavalier Owner's Manual page 84

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Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transaxle)
Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
You
have to fully appZy your regular brakes before you
can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the
RUN position. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of PARK
(P),
ease pressure on
the shift lever
--
push the shift lever all the way into
PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on floor
shift console models as you maintain brake application.
Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press
the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.)
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't
shift
out
of PARK
(P),
try this:
1. Turn the key to
OFF.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
,
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear
5.
Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
yowwant.
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual lkansaxle)
Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual transaxle
in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake.

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