1998 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 80

Be sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the engine. Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in the ON position. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and release the shift leverbutton as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever intothe gear youwish. (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. To rock your vehicle back forth to get out snow, and of ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in 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. REVERSE (R): this gear to back Use up. r I NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while vehicle your is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle isstopped. I 1 Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed)is dangerous. Unless your foot firmly on the is brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hitpeople or objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. 2-27