1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 106

Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Pontiac hasBrake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI):). have to fully apply your regular brakes Yurr before you can shift from PARK (P), when the ignition is in the RUN position. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation" in theIndex. Parking Over Things That Burn As you step on the brake pedal, while in PARK (P), you may hear a click from the solenoid of the BTSI. This ensures that the BTSI is operating properly. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift l'ever-- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you want, If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. . 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the engine and then shift to the drive gear you want. I 5 , Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. Things that can burn could touch exhaust hot parts underyour vehicle and ignite. Don9 park over pagers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-34