1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 99

REVERSE (R):Use this gear to back up. F dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the -It is shift lever isnot fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehiclecan roll. Don't leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is running unless you have to. you have left the If engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could beinjured. To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're fairly on level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. If you're pullinga trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after yourvehicle 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 Snow" in the Index. or 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...< . , - '.. ,I. I , " . .". -.. 5 I . 2-27