Ensure the shift lever is fully
in
PARK
(P)
range before
starting the engine. Your Geo has
a
brake-transmission
shift interlock. You have to fully
apply
your regular
brakes before
you
can shift from PARK (P) when the
ignition key
is
in the
ON
position. 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 release the
shift lever button as
you
maintain brake application.
Then press the shift lever button and move the shift
lever into the gear you wish. See “Shifting Out
of
PARK (P)” in the Index.
REVERSE
(R):
Use this gear to back
up.
I
I
NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE
(R)
while your vehicle
is
moving forward
could
damage your
transmission. 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 transmission, see
“Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice
or
Snow”
in
the Index.