1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 87
1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Manual
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Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to apply your regular brake before you can shift fromPARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN position. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. If you cannot shift outof PARK (P), ease pressureon the shift lever-- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) -- as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the you wish. (Press the gear shift leverbutton before moving the shift lever.) If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift lever out of PARK (P), try this: 1, Remove the ignition key. 2. There is a small cap on the passenger's side of the center console. Gently remove it with a small screwdriver. 3. Insert the ignition key into this opening until it contacts with a small paddle. This is the override feature. 4. While pushing forward on the paddle, press the shift lever button,then pull the shift lever from PARK (P). 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual transaxle in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake. If your vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 2-31