1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 91
1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Manual
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REVERSE (R):Use this gear to back up. I NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R)while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. only after your vehicle Shift toREVERSE (R) is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, 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. Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEU'l'RAL (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 or rapidly. You could lose control and hit people objects. Don't shiftout of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. I NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused shifting out by of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. 2-25