1996 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 90

Shifting Out of-PARK(PI Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake. b.efore you can shift from PARK (P) whenthe ignition is in the RUN position. See "Automatic Transaxle" the Index. in Parking Over Things That Burn Your vehicle hasa BRAKE TO SHIFT reminder light. This light comes onto remind you to apply the brake pedal beforeyou can shift from PARK (P). If you cannot shift of PARK (P), ease pressure on out the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and also release shift lever buttonon floor the shift models as YOU maintain brake application. Then move theshift lever into the gear you want. (Pressthe shift lever button before moving shift lever.) If you the ever holdthe brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (P), t y this: r 1. T r the key toOFF. Open and clo,se' the driver's door un to turn off the retained accessory power feature. the 2. Apply and hold brake untilthe end of Step 4. 1 Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust and parts under your vehicle ignite. Don't park dry over papers, leaves, grass or other things that can burn. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shiftto the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. 2-29