2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner's Manual - Page 81

Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the engine. Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. If you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease pressure the shift of on lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pushed down. Then move the shift lever outof PARK (P), being sure topress the shift lever button. See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" in the Index. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't To connect with the wheels. restart when you're already (N) NEUTRAL (N) moving, use NEUTRAL only. Also, use when your vehicle is being towed. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after yourvehicle is stopped. Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people of or objects. Don't shift out PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused shifting out by of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see "Stuck: In Sand,Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. 2-21