1995 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 78

ignition key is in the RUN position. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), easepressure on the shift lever -- push all the shift lever the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into thegear you wish. See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" in this part. REVERSE (R):Use this gear to backup. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE(R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Ensure theshift lever is fully PARK (P) range before in starting theengine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift fromPARK (P) when the To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice orsand without damaging your transaxle, see "If You're Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice Snow" in the Index. or NEUTRAL (N): In this position,your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. 2-20