1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 65

maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" in the Index. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift toREVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. 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 Snow" in the Index. Shifting out'ofPARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) 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 losecontrol and hit people or or objects. Don't shift out PARK (P) of is NEUTRAL (N) while your engine racing. I NOTICE: 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. I ~~~ ~ Damage to yourtransmission caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't coveredby your warranty.