GMC Sierra 2023 Manual page 91

90 Driving and Operating
To shift into R (Reverse):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Press and hold the shift lock release
button on the side of the shift lever.
3. From the center position, move the shift
lever forward to R (Reverse). R will be
illuminated in red.
4. After releasing the shift lever, it will
return to the center position.
To shift out of R (Reverse):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will
return to the center position.
At low vehicle speeds, R (Reverse) can be
used to rock the vehicle back and forth to
get out of snow, ice, or sand without
damaging the transmission. See your
owner s manual.
N : In this position, the engine does not
connect with the wheels. To restart the
engine when the vehicle is already moving,
use N (Neutral) only.
Warning
Shifting into a drive gear while the
engine is running at high speed is
dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on
the brake pedal, the vehicle could move
very rapidly. You could lose control and
hit people or objects. Do not shift into a
drive gear while the engine is running at
high speed.
Caution
Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with
the engine running at high speed may
damage the transmission. The repairs
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Be sure the engine is not
running at high speed when shifting the
vehicle.
The vehicle is not designed to stay in
N (Neutral) for more than five minutes.
It may automatically shift into P (Park).
N (Neutral) is not intended for towing. If the
vehicle needs to be towed, see Transporting
a Disabled Vehicle 0 145.
To shift into N (Neutral):
1. Move the shift lever forward to
N (Neutral).
If the vehicle is in P (Park), apply the
brake pedal and press the shift lock
release button while moving the shift
lever forward.
The N indicator will illuminate in red.
2. After releasing the shift lever, it will
return to the center position.
To shift out of N (Neutral):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear. If shifting from
N (Neutral) to R (Reverse), press the shift
lock release button.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will
return to the center position.
Car Wash Mode
This vehicle includes a Car Wash Mode that
allows the vehicle to remain in N (Neutral)
for use in automatic car washes.