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Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P)
range before starting the engine. Your
Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift
interlock. You have to fully apply your
regular brake before you can shift from
PARK (P) when the ignition key is in the
RUN position. If you cannot shift out of
PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift
lever- push the shift lever all the way
into PARK (P)
-
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.) See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)"
later in this section.
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Reverse
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE (R) while
your vehicle is moving forward
could damage your transaxle. Shift
to REVERSE 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 "If You're
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the
Index.
Neutral
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 when your vehicle is Geing
towed.
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