Shifting Out Of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) - Pontiac 1998 Sunfire Owner's Manual

Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transaxle)
Your vehicle has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You
have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can
shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See
"Automatic Transaxle" in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever
--
push the shift lever all the way into
PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button 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.)
If 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.