1994 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 62

Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the engine. Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is inthe RUN position. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure onthe shift lever- push the shift lever allthe way into PARK (P) - as you maintain brake application. Then movethe shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift Reverse Neutral lever.) See "ShiftingOut of PARK (P)" 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. To restart when you're already moving, NOTICE: use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL when your vehicle is Geing Shifting to REVERSE (R) while towed. your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE only after your vehicle is stopped. I To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see "If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. 61 ...