Service manual
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine
running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is
not fully in
“P”
(Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if
you leave the vehicle with the engine running,
it
could overheat
and even catch fire.
You
or others could be injured. Don’t leave
your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to.
If
you have
to
leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your
vehicle is
in
“P” (Park) and your parking brake is firmly set before you
leave it. After you’ve moved the shift
lever
into the “P” (Park) position,
hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift
lever away from “P” (Park) without first pulling it toward you.
If
you can,
it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into “P” (Park).
SHIFTING
OUT
OF
“P”
(PARK)
Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully
apply your regular brake before you can shift from “P” (Park) when the
ignition
is
in the “Run” position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.
If
you cannot shift out
of
“P”
(Park), ease pressure on the shift lever
--
push the shift lever all the way into “P” (Park) as
you
maintain brake
application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish.
If
you
ever
hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out
of
“P” (Park), try this:
1.
Turn the key to “Off.” Open and close the driver’s door to turn off the
2.
Apply and hold the brake until the end
of
Step
4.
3.
Shift to
“N”
(Neutral).
Retained Accessory Power feature.
4.
Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want.
5.
Have the vehicle fixed
as
soon
as you can.
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