1997 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 86
1997 Pontiac Bonneville Manual
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Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fullyapply your regular brakebefore you can shift from PARK (P) whenthe ignition is in the RUN position. See "Automatic Transaxle" inthe Index. Parking Over Things That Burn If you cannot shiftout of PARK (P),ease pressure on the shift lever-- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shiftlever into the gear you want. If you ever hold the brakepedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (P), trythis: 1. Turn the ignition key OFF. Open and closethe to driver's door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature. L 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift toNEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want. 5 . Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. Things that can burn could touch exhaust hot parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-33