1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 99
1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette Manual
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PARK (P): This position locksyour front wheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. is in the RUN position. As you step on the brake pedal, while in PARK you may hear a click from solenoid (P), the of the BTSI. This ensures that the BTSI is operating properly. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever-- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear wish. See you "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" in this part. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. I Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine.Your Oldsmobile has brake-transaxle shift interlock (BTSI). You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE while your vehicle is (R) moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE only after your vehicle (R) is stopped. I To rock your vehicle back and forth to get outof snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see "If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. 2-29