1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 75
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Manual
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Ensure the shift lever is fully PARK (P) range in before starting the engine. Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to apply your regular brake before can shift fromPARK (P) when you the ignition key is ON. If you cannot shift out in of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the into PARK (P) -- as you maintain way brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" See later in this section. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. restart when you're To already moving, useNEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. I I NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE while your vehicle is (R) moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE only after yourvehicle (R) is stopped. 1 Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your footis firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engineis racing. NOTICE: Do not shift out PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) of with the engine racing. Your transaxle can be damaged by doing thisand will not be covered by your warranty. Shift your transaxle according to the instructions in this manual. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get of snow, out ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see "If You're Stuck:In Sand, Mud,Ice or Snow"in the Index.