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Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before
starting the engine. Your Buick has
a
brake-transaxle
shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular
brakes 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 and
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. See "Shifting Out
of PARK
(P)"
in this part.
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 (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 "If
You're 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.
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