1996 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 78

REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. I 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. CAUTION: Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL while (N) your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very people or rapidly. You could lose control and hit objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. 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. NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused shifting out by of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty.