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Make sure the shift lever is fully into PARK (P) range
before starting the engine. Your Pontiac has a
brake-transaxle shift interlock. You must fully apply
your regular brakes. before you can shift from PARK (P)
when the ignition is in the RUN position. 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.
NOTICE:
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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.
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 or
objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL
(N) while
your engine
is
racing.
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.
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