1996 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 84

Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before startingthe engine. Your Chevrolet has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before can shiftfrom you PARK (P) when the ignition key is in the RUN position. If you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease pressure of on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on floor shift consolemodels as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into thegear you wish. (Press the shift leverbutton before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models.) See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" in this section. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snowin the Index. 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. E!!!! CAUTION: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot isfirmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could losecontrol and hitpeople or or objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. REVERSE (R):Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. 2-29