1996 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 88

Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation" in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Release the shift lever button if you have a console shift. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P), being sure to press the shift lever button if you have a console shift. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1 . Turn the key to OFF. 2 . Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. Parking Over Things That Burn 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you want. 5 . Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. I Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over paper leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-22