1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 91

Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic TransaxleModels Only) Your vehicle hasa Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). You have tofully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN position. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation" in the Index. If you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease pressure on of all the shift lever -- push the shift lever the way into PARK (P) -- as you maintain brake application.Then move the shift lever into the gear want. (Press the you shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) but If you ever hold the brake pedal down still can't shift outof PARK (P), try this: 1. Remove the ignition key. 2. There is a small cap on the passenger's side the of center console. Gently removewith a small it screwdriver. 3. Insert the ignition key intothis opening until it contacts wt a small paddle. This is the override feature. ih 4. While pushing forwardon the paddle, press the shift lever button, then pull the lever from PARK (P). shift 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Only) Before you get of your vehicle, put youru l transaxle out mna a in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply theparking brake. If you are parking on a h l , or if your vehicleis equipped il to tow a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. 2-30