Parking Over Things That Burn - Pontiac 1994 Grand Am Owner's Manual

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Shifting Out of
PARK (P)
(Automatic Transaxle
Models Only)
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 is in the
RUN position. See "Automatic
Transaxle" in the Index.
tf 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
want. (Press the shift lever button before
moving the shift lever.)
[f you ever hold the brake pedal down but
still
can't shift out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the key to OFF.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end
of Step 4.
3.
Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the
drive gear you want.
5.
Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you
can.
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transaxle
Models Only)
Before you get out of your vehicle, put
your manual transaxle in REVERSE (R)
and firmly apply the parking brake.
If you are parking on a hill, or if your
vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer, see
"Towing a Trailer" in the Index.
Parking Over Things
That Burn