Chevrolet 2001 Impala Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 106)

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Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before

starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic

transaxle shift lock control system. You must fully apply

your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P)

when the ignition is in ON. If you cannot shift out of

PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it

all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal

pushed down. Release the shift lever button if you have

a console shift. Then move the shift lever out of

PARK (P). See “Shifting Out of PARK (P)” in

the Index.

REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.

NOTICE:

Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is

moving forward could damage your transaxle.

Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle

is stopped.

To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,

ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see “If

You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index.

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.

CAUTION:

Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while

your engine is “racing” (running at high 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 shift out of PARK (P) or

NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing.

NOTICE:

Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out

of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine

racing isn’t covered by your warranty.

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