1995 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 68
1995 Pontiac Bonneville Manual
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PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. Ensure the shift lever is fully PARK (P) range before in starting the engine.Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK when the ignition key is in theON position. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever-- push t2ze shift lever all way intoPARK and also release the the shift shift lever button on floor console models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button befor moving the shift lever on floor shift console models.) See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" laterin this section. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE only after your vehicle is (R) stopped. To rock your vehicle backand forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see "If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. 2-19