1997 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 76

(If you do not apply thebrake after 15 seconds once the ignition is turned on, you will receive a PRESS BRAKE! BEFORE SHIFT message in the Driver Information Center.) See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" in the Index. I Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless foot is firmly your on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could losecontrol and hitpeople or objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. I NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shiftto REVERSE (R) onlyafter your vehicle is stopped. I I To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out snow, of ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. 1 NOTICE: Damage to your transmission causedby shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered byyour warranty. 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. 2-27