1995 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 76

Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P)range before starting the engine. Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in the RUN position. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) -as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into thegear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" later in this section. 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. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE while your vehicleis (R) moving forward could damage your transaxle. (R) Shift to REVERSE only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice orsand without damaging your transaxle, see "If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. I NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered your warranty. by I 2-20