1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 81
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Manual
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Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to apply your regular brake before you can shift fromPARK (P) when the ignition is ON. See in "Automatic Transaxle" in Index. the If you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease pressureon of the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into -PARK (P) -- as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) If you ever hold brake pedal down but still can't the Shift QUtO f PARK (P) try this , 1. Turn the key toOFF. 2. Apply and hold the regular brake until the end of Step 4. Parking Over Things That Burn 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want. 5 . Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. 1 I I h I CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park or over papers, leaves, dry grass other things that can burn. 2-24