1997 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 100

NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't Make sure the shift lever is fully into (P) PARK connect with the wheels.To restart when you're range before starting the engine. Buick hasa Yoyr already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use brake-transaxle shift interlock. You must fully apply NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. your regular brakes before can shift from you PARK (P) when the ignitionis in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift leverpushing it by all theway into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Release the shift lever button. Then move the shift lever out PARK (P). See "Shifting Outof of Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while PARK (P)" in the Index. your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) REVERSE (R):Use this gear to back up. is dangerous. Unless your foot isfirmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very people rapidly. You could losecontrol and hit NOTICE: or objects. Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. Shifting to REVERSE (R) whileyour vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. NOTICE: To rock your vehicle back and forth to getofout snow, ice or sandwithout damaging your transaxle, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow"in the Index. Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't coveredby your warranty. 2-24