1997 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 80

Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your Chevrolet has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift fromPARK (P) when the ignition key is in the RUN position. If you cannot shift outof PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever--push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application. Then move 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 of PARK (P)" in this section. 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. REVERSE (R):Use this gearto 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. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get outof snow, ice orsand without damaging your transmission, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)while your engine is "racing"(running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly onthe brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could losecontrol and hit people or or objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. I NOTICE: ~~ ~~ Damage to your transmission causedby shifting or out of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't coveredby your warranty. 2-30