1994 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 59

1 Ensure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) range before starting theengine. Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P (Park) whenthe ignition key is inthe On position. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on theshift leverpush the shift lever allthe way into P (Park) and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models.) See the Index under Shifting Out of P (Park). To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see the Index under I f You're Stuck: In Sand,Mud, everse (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to R (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to R only after your vehicle is stopped. Ice or Snow.