1994 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 84

the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models.) See "Shifting Out 'P' (Park)" in this of part. . I . R (Reverse) ,, I ~ -.1 z ; 1 ; ' . Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to "R" (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to "R" only after your vehicle stopped. is To rock your vehicle back and forth get out of snow, to ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see "If Ensure the shift lever is fully in (Park) range before "P" starting the engine.Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from " P ' (Park) when the ignition key is in the "Run" position.If you cannot shift out of "P' (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever - push the shift lever all the way into (Park) and also "P" release the shift lever button on floor shift console models - as you maintain brake application. Then move You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud,Ice or Snow" in the Index. N (Neutral) In this position, yourengine doesn't connect with the wheels. To restart when you're already moving, use " N ' (Neutral) only. Also, use " N ' when your vehicle is being towed.