1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 120
1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette Manual
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REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after yourvehicle is stopped. Damage to your transaxlecaused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered byyour warranty. To rock yourvehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice orsand without damaging yourtransaxle, 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 vehicleis being towed. Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is"racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot isfirmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could losecontrol and hit people or objects. Don'tshift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. 2-32