Geo 1995 Prizm Owner's Manual page 65

REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.
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NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE
(R)
while your vehicle is
moving forward could damage your transaxle.
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 transaxle, 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.
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NOTICE:
Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out
of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine
racing isn't covered by your warranty.