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Ensure the shift lever is fully in "P"
(Park) range before starting the engine.
Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission
shift interlock. You have to fully apply
your regular brakes before you can shift
from "P" (Park) when the ignition key is
in the "Run" position. If you cannot shift
out of "P' (Park), ease pressure on the
shift lever
-
push the shift lever all the
way into "P" (Park) 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 on floor
shift console models.) See "Shifting out
of "P" (Park)" in this part.
R (Reverse)
Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to "R" (Reverse) while your
vehicle is moving forward could
damage your transmission. Shift to
"R'
only after your vehicle is
stopped.
T o rock your vehicle back and forth to
get out of snow, ice or sand without
jamaging your transmission, see "Stuck:
[n
Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow, If You're"
I n the Index.
@
N (Neutral)
[n this position, your engine doesn't
:onnect with the wheels. To restart when
You're already moving, use "N" (Neutral)
mly. Also, use
" N '
when your vehicle is
Jeing towed.
NOTICE:
Damage to your transmission caused
by shifting out of "P" (Park) or "N"
(Neutral) with the engine racing isn't
covered by your warranty.
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