Ensure the shift lever
is
fully in PARK (P) range before
starting the engine. Your Oldsmobile has a
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). You have to
apply your regular brake 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
--
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. (Press the
shift
lever button before moving the shift lever.) See
“Shifting Out of PARK
(P)”
later
in
this
section.
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.
Shifting out of
PARK
(P)
or NEUTRAL
(N)
while
your engine is “racings’ (running
at
high speed)
is
dangerous. Unless your foot
is
firmly
on the
brake pedal; your vehicle cdd 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:
I
Do not shift out
of
PARK
(P)
or NEUTRAL
(N)
with the engine racing. Your transaxle can be
damaged
by
doing this and will not be covered by
your warranty. Shift your transaxle according to
the instructions in this manual.
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