1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 134
1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Manual
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REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting toREVERSE (R)while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE only after yourvehicle (R) is stopped. To rock your vehicle back forth to get outof snow, and ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, or Snow" in the Index. Ice NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. restart when you're To already moving, useNEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running athigh speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don't shiftout of PARK (P)or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine isracing. I NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused shifting out by of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered your warranty. by 2-33