1997 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 87

If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shiftlever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift leverbutton before moving the shift lever.) Parking Over Things That Burn If you ever hold the brake pedal down still can't but shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle andthen shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Models Only) Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual transaxle in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake. If you are parking on a hill, or if your vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass other things that or can burn. I