1995 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 73

Make sure the shift lever fully into PARK (P) range is before startingthe engine. Your Chevrolet hasa brake-transaxle shift interlock.You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift PARK (P) from when the ignition isin RUN. If you cannot shift of out PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way PARK (P) while keeping brake into the pedal pushed down. Release the shift lever buttonif you have a consoleshift. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P), being sure to press the shift lever button if you have aconsole shift. See "Shifting Outof PARK (P)" in the Index. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't connect withthe wheels. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicleis being towed. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE(R) while your vehicleis moving forward could damage your transaxle. is Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get outsnow, of ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud,Ice or Snow" in the Index. NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. 2-17