Chevrolet 1998 Tracker Owner's Manual page 71

Ensure the shift
lever is fully
in PARK (P)
before starting
the
engine. Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift
interlock. You
have
to fully apply your regular
brakes
before you can shift from PARK (P)
when the ignition
key is in ON. 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 release the shift lever button as
you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever
button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish.
See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" in the Index.
REVERSE
(R): Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle
is moving forward could damage your
transmission. Shift to REVERSE (R) only
after your vehicle is stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and
forth
to get out of snow,
ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see
"Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index.
NEUTRAL
(N):
In this position, your engine doesn't
connect with
the wheels. To restart when you're
already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Also,
use
NEUTRAL
(N) when your vehicle is being towed.
Shifting out of PARK
(P)
or NEUTRAL
(N)
while your engine is "racing" (running at
high
speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot
is
firmly on
the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very
rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or
objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL
(N)
while your engine is racing.
I
NOTICE:
Damage to your transmission caused by shifting
out of PARK
(P)
or NEUTRAL
(N)
with the
engine racing isn't covered by your warranty.
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