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Make sure the shift lever is fully into PARK (P)
NEUTRAL (N):
In this position, your engine
range before starting the engine. Your Pontiac has
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doesn't connect with the wheels. To restart when you're
brake-transaxle shift interlock. You must fully apply
already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use
your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P)
NEUTRAL (N)
when your vehicle is being towed.
when the ignition is in RUN. If
you
cannot shift out of
PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing
it
all
the
way
into
PARK (P) while
keeping the brake
pedal pushed down. Release the shift lever button
if you
have a console shift. Then move the shift lever out of
PARK (P), being sure to press the shift lever button
if you have a console shift. See "Shifting Out of
PARK (P)" in
the
Index.
REVERSE
(R):
Use this gear to back up.
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
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or objects.
Don't
shift out
of
PARK
(P) or
I
NOTICE:
NEUTRAL (N)
while your engine is racing.
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Shifting to REVERSE
(R)
while your vehicle is
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moving forward could damage your transaxle.
Shift to REVERSE
(R)
only after your vehicle
is stopped.
NOTICE:
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Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out
To rock your vehicle back
and forth
to get out of snow,
ice or sand without damaging your transaxle,
see
racing isn't covered by your warranty.
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of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL
(N) with the engine
"Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice
or Snow"
in
the
Index,
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