1998 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 90

Sh '"ting Outof PARK (P) Your vehicle has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN position. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. 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 the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (P), try this: Parking Over Things ThatBurn 1. Remove the ignition key. 2. There is a small cap onthe 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. I Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn.