1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 55
1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Manual
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Features & Controls Ensure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) range before starting the engine. Your Chevrolethas a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P (Park) when the ignition ley is in the Run position. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever-push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) and also release the shift leverbutton asyou maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into thegear youwish. See the Index under Shifting Out of P (Park). Reverse R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to R (Reverse)while your vehicle is moving forward could damage yourtransaxle. Shift to R only after your vehiclehas stopped. To rock your vehicle back forth to and get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging yourtransaxle, see the Index under I f You'reStuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow. 54