1993 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 66

Shifting Out of P (Park) If you have to leave your vehicle with (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) the engine running, be sure your vehicle Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift is in P (Park) and your parking brake is interlock. You have to apply your firmly set before you leave it. After regular brake before you can shift from you've moved the shift lever into the P (Park) when the ignition is in theRun P (Park) position, hold the regular brake position. See theIndex under Automatic pedal down. Then, see if can move Transaxle. you the shift lever awayfrom P (Park) If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease without first pushing the button. pressure on the shift lever-push the If you can, it means that the shift lever shift lever all theway into P (hrk)- as wasn't fully locked into P (Park). you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into thegear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift outof P (Park), try this: 1. Turn the key to Off. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3.Shift to N (Neutral). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. 65