1998 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 91

Ensure the shift leveris fuily in PARK (PIrange before starting the engine. Your vehicle has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brzkes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (B), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you rnaintain brake appiic~tion. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See "Shifting Out of PARK (E')" in the Index. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engim 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. REVERSE (R):Use this gear to back up. Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL fN) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don'tshift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. Shift to REVERSE (R) oanhy after vehicle 1 NOTICE: Damage to your transaxlecaused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice sand without damaging your transaxle, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index.