1995 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 309

Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI (Automatic Transaxle) -- Steering Column Lock While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position. 0 With an automatic transaxle, the key should to turn LOCK only when the shift lever isPARK (P). in With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in REVERSE (R). 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.It should be parkedon a level surface. On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should turn to LOCK only with the key button depressed. On all vehicles, the key should come out in LOCK. only 2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index if necessary). Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle beginsto move. 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don't start engine. Without applying the the regular brake, tryto move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever BTSI needs moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle's service.